My sister, Barbara Federlin, has the distinction of being the only person to read the entire rough draft of my manuscript. As a result, she understands what I'm trying to do and her input is invaluable as I move forward. When my sister visits, inevitably we end up in thekitchen baking with our mother. I'd… Continue reading Where Does Your Character Belong?
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Getting to Know Kate
This interview is dedicated to Harold Underdown and Ann Manheimer, who have pushed me to figure out what my main character in Half-Truths wants. *********As I read novels I try to uncover what the characters want and the obstacles that get in their way. In a well-written book this tension between goal and satisfaction… Continue reading Getting to Know Kate