Debk
asked
Catherine Ryan Hyde:
I loved the book Take Me With You. I came across it by accident when looking for a book on Kindle & was instantly hooked. What a heartwarming story! I was pleasantly surprised to find out you wrote Pay It Forward as I had seen the movie but didn't read the book. Now I want to read all your books. Do you know the ending of a book when you begin writing?
Catherine Ryan Hyde
Hi Deb. The answer is: much more than I used to. I used to start writing and figure my way as I went along (though I had a fair idea where I wanted to end up). Lately I've been presenting new books to my editor based on a synopsis and sample. When you have to sit down and synopsize an idea, you get to know it pretty well. Sometimes things come up that I didn't expect until I got deep into the work, but I've never had one significantly change the ending I planned.
More Answered Questions
Sue
asked
Catherine Ryan Hyde:
I don't get the route taken out of California in Take Us With You. How in the world do you cross even a little bit of AZ after driving through NV on the way to St. George? Crossing into NV on I15 is at Primm which has casinos, an outlet mall and even a roller coaster! Then you pass thru Las Vegas and onto St George.
Peggy Hess Greenawalt
asked
Catherine Ryan Hyde:
My large book group is doing a virtual Zoom book club on Thursday September 17th dedicated to your books. Our 35+ women are each picking one of your books to read and then will share what they enjoyed most about the book etc. It should be lots of fun. Which book of yours would you pick to share with my group and why?
About Goodreads Q&A
Ask and answer questions about books!
You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.
See Featured Authors Answering Questions
Learn more