Ask the Author: Mary Arthur
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Mary Arthur
As a way to show her love and affection for Sarah, her gentle calico kitten brought her a gift; a snake that wriggled across the dining room floor. When she saw this thing that was her ultimate phobia, she clutched her chest and dropped to the floor, gasping for air until the life left her body.
Mary Arthur
Being a respiratory therapist, I've been in many life and death situations. I always wondered what the patient was thinking and feeling as the medical staff worked to keep him alive.
I also see varied family dynamics which played a role in this novel.
I also see varied family dynamics which played a role in this novel.
Mary Arthur
Usually something pops into my head. It might be a character, a sentence, or even an ending. It takes off from there.
Mary Arthur
My new book is titled "The Letter". I hope to have it finished in the next few months.
Mary Arthur
Observe, ask questions, and look beyond what you see.
Write every day, read every day.
Write every day, read every day.
Mary Arthur
It takes me away in a similar way that reading does.
Mary Arthur
I review what I've written. It helps me maintain focus and many times something new pops out at me. I also make sure I write everyday--even if it's just a paragraph. Many times, it leads to more.
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