Ask the Author: Ruth Badley
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Ruth Badley
The mysterious death of my maternal grandmother was the inspiration for my first book, Where are the grown-ups? Her death at the age of 25 had a profound impact on 3 generations but no one in my family spoke of it. It was left to me to uncover the details and tell her story.
Ruth Badley
I enjoy novels set in real places . I enjoy visiting the scenes and locations mentioned and always try to read a book set in a place I am going to on holiday. Read a lot set in Venice!
Ruth Badley
Living through the rise and rule of the Nazi era. Far more terrifying than any imaginary world.
Ruth Badley
The Stepney Doorstep Society - Kate Thompson
Across the River and into the Trees - Ernest Hemingway
Eight Months on Ghazzah Street - Hilary Mantel
Across the River and into the Trees - Ernest Hemingway
Eight Months on Ghazzah Street - Hilary Mantel
Ruth Badley
In my current work, I had all the inspiration I needed from my own family history. I just had to tell the story well. My mother's death promoted me to start.
Ruth Badley
My family history contained a story that I wished to explore and examine. My challenge was to present the facts and events in a way that would be interesting and engaging to the reader.
Ruth Badley
I am currently working on a series of travel pieces.
Ruth Badley
Write. And also read a lot in your genre. Then forget everything you read and write. Read what you wrote yesterday and rewrite. Then write some more. Repeat until first draft is completed. Join a writer's group for considered and invaluable feedback on your early work.
Ruth Badley
Seeing your work out in the world and in people's hands! After months and sometimes years, working by yourself and in your own head, it's great to be able to share what you've created with readers and find out what they think of it.
Ruth Badley
Where are the grown-ups? is my first book and I mostly knew how I wanted to tell the story and the scenes I needed to write to bring the ideas to life for the reader. I did get 'stuck' about half way through. It was quite frustrating but I found the only way out of it was to put down what I could and ask my editor for advice. A few wise comments and a second opinion helped to get me back on track.
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