Lisa See
What an interesting question! I've never thought of my writing that way. I'll tell you the first thing that popped into my mind: incest. But now, a few minutes later, I realize that there are many things I don't or won't write about. Just yesterday four lawyers -- all fans -- wrote to me about the first Chinese- American lawyer, saying I should write about him. It's an interesting story, but not all that interesting to me. That kind of thing happens all the time. So to answer your question more broadly, I'd say there's lots and lots of stuff I won't write about. The proof? I've written only nine books.
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Elda
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Lisa See:
Dear Lisa See, One of my biggest dreams is becoming a writer and next year I will attend the literature university .I am a girl full of dreams,who talks to angels and plays with the stars. I write poems ,but I truly want to write novels. I wanted to ask you , when did you start writing ?
Christine Covil
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Lisa See:
I'm a great fan of your work, particularly Snow Flower and the Secret Fan. I would love to know what is your starting point for a novel? Do you begin with research and then develop the plot, or does the story idea come first? You seem to have the perfect blend of a great story backed up with thorough knowledge, I'm trying to write a historical novel myself and would be grateful for any tips!
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