Ask the Author: Susan F. Pruitt
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Susan F. Pruitt
I don't believe in writer's block. I had a few people tell me that when I took a few days off writing. I took that time for my mind to work through plot and characters, not to writer's block. I did have a moment when I tried to make this 2nd book go where I wanted it to go and then I was stuck. I had to take out a couple of chapters, let it flow the way it was supposed to flow and I have to admit it's so much better. I realized that I cannot force things to happen. I have the entire book in my head and I need to stay on course. Things flow that way. No force - just flow.
Susan F. Pruitt
I'm still discovering this. My best thing so far has been that people are really enjoying what I'm creating. That means a lot to me. I love it that some people have been so moved by my book, some have learned something from it, and that others feel very connected to it. It's an amazing feeling. I take great joy from it.
Susan F. Pruitt
I would recommend that you write about something you love or are interested in. It really took me a long time to actually write. I would have preferred for this "awakening" to happen to me at a younger age, but you never know what is going to happen in your life. If you are forcing yourself to do it, then it isn't the right time for that subject, so try writing something else that does interest you.
Susan F. Pruitt
Book two of An Ordinary Angel series. I'm at the part where everything is coming together for the big "ta da" ending. It is a mind boggler. When I think about the ending it makes me cry (and I know how the book ends). My older son calls it "powerful."
Susan F. Pruitt
Everything is my inspiration. Life itself inspires me. I never stop thinking about my characters or where I am in the story. I think about it every chance I get, and then pray that when I am finally sitting in front of my home computer, I have the energy to write. I love sending my chapters to my friends and getting their feedback. I have two reading book two as I'm writing it. It's a little tough because the writing is raw and not "fleshed out" as I call it. Sometimes I change it completely. I have a total of five readers scheduled for a final read before this second book will be published (but after it's copyrighted of course).
Susan F. Pruitt
I had a very vivid dream. When I woke up I felt like I had actually gone to the place. My first thought was, "Wow! That would make a great movie!" After writing it down, I emailed it to a close friend. She was floored by it as well. In speaking with her, I made the remark that it would make a good book. I hadn't really written anything other than a short story in high school and a couple of children's stories when my kids were young. So I had no idea who was going to write this book that I couldn't stop thinking about. Finally, one day I thought, if I were going to write this, how would I start? I had a whole "vision" of the book right then. The title, the plot, pretty much everything for the first 2 or 3 books of the series. The words poured from me, I couldn't stop if I wanted to. It has been an amazing experience.
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