Maureen McCarty
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Laurie Halse Anderson:
I found your book Independent Dames in the school library where I teach, as I am writing a story about a female ancestor for a historical society periodical. (Thanks for writing it!) I noticed EC Gale listed in your dedication. She is a grandmother of mine too, via her son Daniel, who moved to Warwick, MA. I am wondering if you have any specific stories about Esther and her experiences in the Rev. war? Thanks!
Laurie Halse Anderson
Sadly, no. So many of our foremother's stories were not recorded. So tragic!
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Sharon
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Laurie Halse Anderson:
It sounds like there are some autobiographical elements to your stories. Do you find this cathartic?
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Laurie Halse Anderson:
A lot of 'contemporary YA' has come out in recent years and I love that that's happening, but I don't see a lot of books that address the reality of what it's like living with a dysfunctional family. Mostly, a character's family problems end up ad a sub-plot to more typical teenage drama. Would you ever consider writing a book about this particular problem?
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