Connie Wisniewski
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Lisa See:
I have read everyone of your books. They are wonderful. I watch and wait for a new one, and recommend them to all my friends. You are a real treasure to readers out there. Thank you. Where do you come up with the themes?
Lisa See
Oh, Connie, You must think I'm the most awful person for taking such a long time to write back when you wrote me such a lovely note. My excuse: I've been working really hard to finish the next novel by the deadline. I just turned it in last Friday.
So first, THANK YOU for your very kind words about my books.
Now to answer your question. Themes are very interesting to me. As I wrote to someone earlier, I always start with character and emotion. What's the relationship I want to write about? What's the main emotion I want to write about? But even deeper than that is the theme. I wish I knew where they came from. I think it mostly has to do with where I am in my life RIGHT NOW. We change so much through our lives, and we think about the world so differently as we go through the different stages of life. So I guess they emerge out of personal evolution. Gosh. That's sounds pretty highfalutin, but it's my most honest answer.
So first, THANK YOU for your very kind words about my books.
Now to answer your question. Themes are very interesting to me. As I wrote to someone earlier, I always start with character and emotion. What's the relationship I want to write about? What's the main emotion I want to write about? But even deeper than that is the theme. I wish I knew where they came from. I think it mostly has to do with where I am in my life RIGHT NOW. We change so much through our lives, and we think about the world so differently as we go through the different stages of life. So I guess they emerge out of personal evolution. Gosh. That's sounds pretty highfalutin, but it's my most honest answer.
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Shannon N. Durant
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Lisa See:
Absolutely! There were so many coincidences in the book. This confirms that nothing just happens. Everything is orchestrated. We call this syncrodestiny, which you so beautifully captured throughout the book. Thank you for sharing your story with the world. You are a blessed woman!?
Shannon N. Durant
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Lisa See:
After reading The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane and your insights in the back of the book, I have become highly interested in the art of tea-making and learning more about Pu'er. Why do you think tea consumption is not as popular in the U.S. as in other countries? Is there scientific research supporting the health benefits of Pu'er?
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