Ask the Author: Lisa Guenther
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Lisa Guenther
It was partly inspired by the drought and fire of 2002, and partly by a story someone once told me of a near-tragedy at Bright Sand Lake. The tragedy in the novel doesn't bear much resemblance to the tragedy that inspired it. It was more the idea that something tragic could happen at this lake that I knew so well.
Once Bea entered the novel, it really became about how violence against women still affects people in our society. How do the people left behind deal with such a tragedy? What is our responsibility to other people who are caught in tough situations? Those are a couple of the questions the book poses.
Once Bea entered the novel, it really became about how violence against women still affects people in our society. How do the people left behind deal with such a tragedy? What is our responsibility to other people who are caught in tough situations? Those are a couple of the questions the book poses.
Lisa Guenther
The trick is to write even when you're not inspired. Sometimes it will be a tough slog. But keep going and your writing muscles become more toned.
And when the muse does beckon, tell your spouse to mind things while you binge-write, if you can.
And when the muse does beckon, tell your spouse to mind things while you binge-write, if you can.
Lisa Guenther
I'm working on a follow-up to the first novel. Sort of a sequel and prequel all in one. I don't want to say much more than that right now as most of it's still in the ether.
Lisa Guenther
I think it's important to find a community of writers who will support you. You'll need people you can turn to for advice or support at times in your career. It's good to be able to bounce ideas off each other, share advice on book contracts, and to run new material by.
Lisa Guenther
I work as a farm journalist, and probably the best thing about that job is learning new things and talking to interesting people -- farmers, scientists, CEOs.
As for writing fiction, it's very satisfying to see your characters come to life. To sit up and start talking.
The icing on the cake is meeting writers I admire.
As for writing fiction, it's very satisfying to see your characters come to life. To sit up and start talking.
The icing on the cake is meeting writers I admire.
Lisa Guenther
I just sit down and write.
Deadlines help tremendously.
Deadlines help tremendously.
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