Ola Pennington

Ola Pennington asked Kristin Hannah:

Hi! Do you have any advice for aspiring writers?

Kristin Hannah Hi Ola---Good luck!!! Here are my favorite pieces of advice: 1. Writer's write. Write as often as you can. Make time for it, make it a priority. 2. Keep showing up. In other words, keep writing. Even when it's difficult, or when your work is rejected, or when you want to quit. You only fail when you quit. and 3. Read and learn. Take classes, find a critique partner, go to conferences. Surround yourself with other writers and DON'T GIVE UP. :)

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Maria Ejike

Maria Ejike asked Kristin Hannah:

First, I love and enjoy your novels! And I love your writing style, as someone who is also interested in it, I have a question for you. What is the one thing you wished you knew before writing? I'm thinking of pursuing writing, maybe in my undergraduate year after graduating from high school.

Ali Launer

Ali Launer asked Kristin Hannah:

Hi Kristin. Love your books! I am curious to know that after you finish a book do the characters continue to live on in your mind? Or are they 'put to rest' after to book is finished? Thanks for this opportunity!

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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?

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