Ask the Author: Lisa Czarina Michaud
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Lisa Czarina Michaud
Sure. This is what me and my team have come up with and I think it's perfect for what we're going for with these novels.
Similar to the ethos of its music counterpart, punk fiction doesn't ask for permission. It's not seeking approval from gatekeepers. It's not for everyone. It's not trying to get a pat on the head. It's not trying to be anything other than itself. It's not afraid to be a little different. But above all, it's not here to people-please.
What is it? It's breaking the rules. It's starting your own shit. It's a grassroots operation. It's messy. It's usually broke. It's imperfect. It's street smart. It's observing pop culture. It's records that define you. It's Kurt Cobain wearing a 'Corporate Magazines Still Suck' t-shirt on the cover of Rolling Stone. It's the playlist you made for someone. It's taking risks and listening to your gut when crafting story. It's defying the trends. It's writing from the heart. It's real....it's punk fiction.
Similar to the ethos of its music counterpart, punk fiction doesn't ask for permission. It's not seeking approval from gatekeepers. It's not for everyone. It's not trying to get a pat on the head. It's not trying to be anything other than itself. It's not afraid to be a little different. But above all, it's not here to people-please.
What is it? It's breaking the rules. It's starting your own shit. It's a grassroots operation. It's messy. It's usually broke. It's imperfect. It's street smart. It's observing pop culture. It's records that define you. It's Kurt Cobain wearing a 'Corporate Magazines Still Suck' t-shirt on the cover of Rolling Stone. It's the playlist you made for someone. It's taking risks and listening to your gut when crafting story. It's defying the trends. It's writing from the heart. It's real....it's punk fiction.
Lisa Czarina Michaud
As someone once told Patti Smith who was suffering writer's block, "When you hit a wall, knock it down!" I follow that advice and pummel through and dare myself to write terrible prose!
Lisa Czarina Michaud
I get to nerd out with words and story plot. Not all of it gets published and I have a healthy scraps word document of over 100k words but I love playing around with ideas and seeing which one works.
Lisa Czarina Michaud
Music and afternoon walks through the forest. I write some of my best dialogue on long walks that I always hope I'll remember the next day when I sit down to write!
Lisa Czarina Michaud
Don't overintellectualize it. Just write. That's when the magic happens!
Lisa Czarina Michaud
The sequel to my first novel.
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