KelseyRae asked Mary Kubica:

Hello Mary! I've only gotten to read "The Good Girl" so far but I absolutely loved it and look so forward to reading your other books! Where do you get your inspiration to write the type of books you do? Your first one was so intense, I don't think I could ever write like that!

Mary Kubica I use my imagination to create my stories, and often times get inspired by my characters themselves. I'm so glad you enjoyed The Good Girl! I bet you can write a book like that if you give it a try! I focus on a chapter at a time and try not to get overwhelmed by the book as a whole. Just worry about what you want to accomplish in a certain scene, and in time, all those scenes develop into a book.

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Hi Mary! LOVE your work and can't wait to read "Don't You Cry"! I was wondering if there are any topics you would opt NOT to explore, anything you just won't "touch" and if so, the reason(s) for that choice? Thank you.

Jaimison Slyter asked Mary Kubica:

Hi Mary, it was good to see you at the UofA book festival. I really enjoy the way you write. You definitely make your characters real and come alive. Would you say that, "Don't Make Me Cry", is similar to your first 2 books? Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Jaimison

Maria Healey asked Mary Kubica:

I loved The Good Girl! Having spent plenty of time in Chicago and the suburbs growing up, I could so easily see the world you created. I've written my first novel and now it's time to edit. It's such a daunting task and I don't know where to begin! What does your editing process look like?

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Hello Mary! I've only gotten to read "The Good Girl" so far but I absolutely loved it and look so forward to reading your other books! Where do you get your inspiration to write the type of books you do? Your first one was so intense, I don't think I could ever write like that!

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Hi Mary! LOVE your work and can't wait to read "Don't You Cry"! I was wondering if there are any topics you would opt NOT to explore, anything you just won't "touch" and if so, the reason(s) for that choice? Thank you.

Hi Mary, it was good to see you at the UofA book festival. I really enjoy the way you write. You definitely make your characters real and come alive. Would you say that, "Don't Make Me Cry", is similar to your first 2 books? Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Jaimison

I loved The Good Girl! Having spent plenty of time in Chicago and the suburbs growing up, I could so easily see the world you created. I've written my first novel and now it's time to edit. It's such a daunting task and I don't know where to begin! What does your editing process look like?

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