Ask the Author: Elle Wild
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Elle Wild
Hi Glyn,
So glad you enjoyed Strange Things Done.
To answer your question, I had a loose idea for a story set in the North and thought Dawson City might work as the location, but I had never been there, I'd only heard about Dawson through extended family who had -- at one point -- had a gold mine in that area. I wanted to get the setting right, so I decided to apply for an Artist in Residence position with the Klondike Institute of Art & Culture so that I could try living in Dawson City and experience it for myself. Happily, I was given the position and spent a few months one winter getting to know Dawson. I eavesdropped on conversations at the Sourtoe Saloon, watched burlesque dancers, listened to the sounds of a Yukon winter, and began making notes for what eventually became Strange Things Done.
Thanks for reading, and any reviews on Amazon or goodreads are always appreciated.
Best,
Elle
So glad you enjoyed Strange Things Done.
To answer your question, I had a loose idea for a story set in the North and thought Dawson City might work as the location, but I had never been there, I'd only heard about Dawson through extended family who had -- at one point -- had a gold mine in that area. I wanted to get the setting right, so I decided to apply for an Artist in Residence position with the Klondike Institute of Art & Culture so that I could try living in Dawson City and experience it for myself. Happily, I was given the position and spent a few months one winter getting to know Dawson. I eavesdropped on conversations at the Sourtoe Saloon, watched burlesque dancers, listened to the sounds of a Yukon winter, and began making notes for what eventually became Strange Things Done.
Thanks for reading, and any reviews on Amazon or goodreads are always appreciated.
Best,
Elle
Elle Wild
I'd travel to the world of Harry Potter and the wizard village of Hogsmeade so I could finally find out what butterbeer is supposed to taste like.
Elle Wild
I usually have good ideas late at night or while taking a hot shower. However, I don't think writers should wait for divine inspiration. I think you have to set the alarm early and block out time to write every day and see what happens. That said, I still struggle not to hit "snooze" when the 5am writing alarm goes.
Elle Wild
I'm currently working on two very different projects. One is a kind of coffee table book, and the other is a novel. Watch this space for updates.
Elle Wild
Everyone will tell you three things when you say you want to be a writer, or that you're writing a book:
1) That it's really hard and takes a great deal of commitment.
2) That it (usually) doesn't pay well.
3) That getting published is impossible.
Only believe the first two.
1) That it's really hard and takes a great deal of commitment.
2) That it (usually) doesn't pay well.
3) That getting published is impossible.
Only believe the first two.
Elle Wild
Working at home in your pyjamas. (Also the worst thing about being a writer.)
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