Ask the Author: Judy McConnell
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Judy McConnell
The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder and Anything is Possible by Elizabeth Strout and Thank You for Being Late by Thomas Friedman, to start. As to the rest, depends on what relatives pass on to me and the selections of my Book Club. Note: I don't do "summer reading;" I only read light when I am laid out sick.
Judy McConnell
The story of my grandfather in West Virginia who ran away from home at age 13 because of a mean stepmother and lived on his own, and eventually achieved a prominent elected position in the Wheeling government back in the 20s and 30s.
Judy McConnell
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Judy McConnell
Purely a matter of time. Career/school/children/social life ate it all. Also, was tempted to ride on potential for a long time--a great writer unrealized is better than an actual flop, if you know what I mean. To actually produce is to be rated. Seems silly now. Most mostly it was lack of opportunity.
Judy McConnell
It was launched from the memoirs I published, with the twist of fiction.
Judy McConnell
I wanted my descendants to know my story and when they didn't listen I took to the pen.
Judy McConnell
A novel about married life bumping against the civil and feminist upheavals of the Sixties and Seventies.
A novel about married life bumping against the civil and feminist upheavals of the Sixties and Seventies.
Judy McConnell
Ask yourself: Is there a passion here? Am I willing to do all the work?
Judy McConnell
You feel good about what you do and motivated to keep doing it.
Judy McConnell
Sit still until boredom drives you to the keyboard.
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