Ask the Author: Susan Sands
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Susan Sands
I love Noah and Allie in The Notebook. Their dual story as young passionate lovers and then the desperate love Noah displays as he spends his time reminding Allie of their beautiful past together brings tears and smiles all at once. Sigh.
Susan Sands
Hi Bess,
We had a neighbor named Cammie when I was a little girl. She was always so sweet and kind to me, and such a graceful and lovely person. Funny how some things just stick with you. I'm certain your mother was an equally lovely woman. I'm thrilled you enjoyed Cammie's story! Thanks so much for your comments and question!
We had a neighbor named Cammie when I was a little girl. She was always so sweet and kind to me, and such a graceful and lovely person. Funny how some things just stick with you. I'm certain your mother was an equally lovely woman. I'm thrilled you enjoyed Cammie's story! Thanks so much for your comments and question!
Susan Sands
Hi Karen,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, I am definitely writing a series from the characters and setting of AGAIN, ALABAMA. My next story features Emma, Cammie's feisty sister, whose tragic past is hardly mentioned within their small town. Ben and Sabine's story follows.
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, I am definitely writing a series from the characters and setting of AGAIN, ALABAMA. My next story features Emma, Cammie's feisty sister, whose tragic past is hardly mentioned within their small town. Ben and Sabine's story follows.
Susan Sands
Hi Ginger,
I'm so excited that your book club has chosen AGAIN, ALABAMA as this month's pick!
I have a daughter turning 16 this month, and I would allow her to read it if I discussed it with her first. There's no graphic sex in the story, but the characters do have a long-awaited romantic lovemaking scene that is sexual. You might want to read just that part before deciding. A lot depends on how mature your niece is. Movies, and even television these days are far more shocking than what's between the covers of this story, but I would feel more comfortable if you had a look before giving her the green light.
Since the book is digital, I can't give you a page number, or I would. I guess the scene is about three-quarters into the story. I really don't think there's anything else a 16 year old would struggle with.
Have a wonderful book club discussion and a great visit with your niece!
Let me know if you'd like to skype me in!
I'm so excited that your book club has chosen AGAIN, ALABAMA as this month's pick!
I have a daughter turning 16 this month, and I would allow her to read it if I discussed it with her first. There's no graphic sex in the story, but the characters do have a long-awaited romantic lovemaking scene that is sexual. You might want to read just that part before deciding. A lot depends on how mature your niece is. Movies, and even television these days are far more shocking than what's between the covers of this story, but I would feel more comfortable if you had a look before giving her the green light.
Since the book is digital, I can't give you a page number, or I would. I guess the scene is about three-quarters into the story. I really don't think there's anything else a 16 year old would struggle with.
Have a wonderful book club discussion and a great visit with your niece!
Let me know if you'd like to skype me in!
Susan Sands
I don't know yet. So far, It hasn't happened. If I'm a little stuck, I pack it in for the day. But this will be the first time I've been on a deadline, so I'll let you know should I hit a wall.
Susan Sands
If you are one, you know.
Susan Sands
Continue learning your craft, network with other writers, and never give up!!
Susan Sands
I am currently working on the connected stories to AGAIN, ALABAMA.
Susan Sands
I've always been a reader and lover of books, so writing came pretty naturally, but the idea to write didn't actually occur to me until I turned forty!
Susan Sands
I grew up in a tiny town in northwest Louisiana, so most of my ideas come from my background.
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