Ask the Author: Catherine Wimpeney
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Catherine Wimpeney
I have worked in mental health for many years and qualified as a psychotherapist. it has often struck me how common the belief is that to admit to mental health problems is a sign of weakness. I wanted to write something with a central character who believed this and show how it impacted their life.
Catherine Wimpeney
I read, a lot. I observe others [read nosey for that]. I look forward to sitting at my laptop and creating characters. I think about how fortunate I am It seems such a luxury to me, having worked all my life, I never had the time before. Now I'm making the most of it and treating writing it as a privilege.
Catherine Wimpeney
I'm working on my second novel which will be based around a psychotherapist. I'd say it will be more 'women's fiction' genre rather than a psychological thriller. But I prefer to identify as non-genre-specific.
Catherine Wimpeney
My advice for aspiring writers would be to ignore the negative voices in your head that tell you you can't do it. Do it anyway
Catherine Wimpeney
The best thing about being a writer is getting into my flow and feeling engrossed in my storyline and characters.
Catherine Wimpeney
I deal with writer's block by writing in a stream of consciousness, it's like pulling the choke out on an old car to rev up the engine. Sometimes it kick-starts the imagination.
Catherine Wimpeney
I would like to be in Monte Carlo when Maxim de Winter is ambushed by Mrs van Hopper and meets the woman who will be the new Mrs de Winter. I would just observe the scene while I sipped a glass of champagne.
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