Author of ‘The Giver’ Captures Readers’ Hearts at Mississippi’s Book Fest
Lowry shares her inspiration for writing ‘The Giver’: “What if there were a way to take a pill to get rid of sad memories?”
Lowry shares her inspiration for writing ‘The Giver’: “What if there were a way to take a pill to get rid of sad memories?”
An editorial balance between too little and far too much must be struck.
“You are writing a version of you…though you may not have become that person just yet.” – Alice Walker
Inspiration for word artists: “One must work and dare if one really wants to live.” Vincent Van Gogh
The past you cannot change. Your future remains unknown. So, the present can be a powerful place to remain fully engaged.
As long as you don’t deny a spirit’s existence, you’re fine, says a McRaven House tour guide.
The biggest challenge of participating in #PitMad is learning to chisel your novel’s premise into a soundbite.
If you accept that your editor is not your buddy and retain your sense of humor, all will be okay.
We need to laugh, cry, hope, and believe. Words fill these voids.