Erin
asked
Lori Nelson Spielman:
You write about big ideas--forgiveness, fulfilling life goals. How do readers respond to these very personal subjects when talking to you about your novels? Do they share their own stories?
Lori Nelson Spielman
Hi Erin. Thanks so much for the great question.
One of the best perks of writing has been receiving messages from my readers. I didn't set out to write books that might change people--my books are purely fiction, not self-help manuals. But it's incredibly gratifying when someone tells me the book provided comfort while they grieved a loss, or inspired them to go after a long-forgotten dream or forgive someone.
I just received an email from a woman in Israel who wanted me to send a message to her friend who was getting married. Her friend read THE LIFE LIST eight months ago and claimed it changed her life. She quit a dead-end job and started doing things she had always wanted to do. She even accepted a blind date...and now they're getting married!
I certainly don't take credit for this woman's changes, but it's an incredible feeling to think that my words...my story and characters...resonated with someone. To me, that feeling of connection is the entire purpose of writing.
Thank you, Erin, and best wishes to you.
Lori
One of the best perks of writing has been receiving messages from my readers. I didn't set out to write books that might change people--my books are purely fiction, not self-help manuals. But it's incredibly gratifying when someone tells me the book provided comfort while they grieved a loss, or inspired them to go after a long-forgotten dream or forgive someone.
I just received an email from a woman in Israel who wanted me to send a message to her friend who was getting married. Her friend read THE LIFE LIST eight months ago and claimed it changed her life. She quit a dead-end job and started doing things she had always wanted to do. She even accepted a blind date...and now they're getting married!
I certainly don't take credit for this woman's changes, but it's an incredible feeling to think that my words...my story and characters...resonated with someone. To me, that feeling of connection is the entire purpose of writing.
Thank you, Erin, and best wishes to you.
Lori
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