Ask the Author: Dawn M. Fitzpatrick
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Dawn M. Fitzpatrick
When teaching in California, I lived at the base of the Santa Susana Mountains. The house that we lived in was built in the early 1900's, over a livery stable, where stage coaches would restock before going over the Santa Susana pass to Simi Valley. It was haunted, by a boy.
Dawn M. Fitzpatrick
The idea for my current book comes from the complex, interesting, and amusing characters in The Moxie. They have more stories to tell and I have the pleasure of exploring, researching, and developing their journey.
Dawn M. Fitzpatrick
Often life events or circumstances inspire my writing. Sometimes it’s just a word or phrase spoken by someone else that may spark an idea. I see and hear stories all around me, every day. I keep a list, but not all of these story ideas are fully developed.
Dawn M. Fitzpatrick
Currently, I am working on the next book in The Moxie series.
Dawn M. Fitzpatrick
Write, write, write! Share your writing and be willing to accept constructive criticism. Then, rewrite, rewrite, rewrite. Join a writing group. Read aloud and listen to the words you’ve written. Does the writing flow? Are you moving the story forward? It takes time and commitment to find your voice as a writer.
Dawn M. Fitzpatrick
Getting to know the characters of the book. It’s like going on an adventure with good friends.
Dawn M. Fitzpatrick
Exercise! A good workout session, or a walk/hike outside clears my brain and reduces my stress.
Dawn M. Fitzpatrick
She awoke to find that her family was gone. The familiar sounds, and smells were absent; emptiness wrapped around her heart.
Dawn M. Fitzpatrick
Rivendell would be my destination. I want to sing with the elves.
Dawn M. Fitzpatrick
I’ve never kept a summer reading list. There are many books that I would like to read. I usually choose the book that I need to read at that moment. Life circumstances often guide my choices.
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