Ask the Author: Suzanne Hope
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Suzanne Hope
While living in Panama I became fascinated with the expat life and the colorful characters I came across. I fantasized about opening a bookshop there too - hence The Bookshop of Panama was born!
Suzanne Hope
Reading. Watching Documentaries. Going to art galleries. Travelling. Exploring the history and legends of the places I've lived. I've always had an overactive imagination so it's not hard!
Suzanne Hope
My Murder Mystery Series (my true passion). Editing the first book called The Treasure Seeking while starting to plot out the second called The Golden Serpent. They are all set in Rome (where I've lived for many years). The first also has scenes in Panama.
Suzanne Hope
Write because you love it rather than to become famous or make money. We all want success but if you truly love writing, if commercial success doesn't come, it won't matter. Then practice, practice, practice. And never give up believing in yourself. Oh, and it's never too late. I started in my late 40s!
Suzanne Hope
That you can create your own reality. The researching part is also fun not to mention that it's also fabulous to be able to do it anywhere!
Suzanne Hope
Take a break. You can't force creativity and time away from your project brings fresh thinking. In particular I love visiting art galleries and they always get the creative juices going!
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