Ask the Author: Misa Rush
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Misa Rush
Debbie Macomber, Alaskan Holiday
Emily Giffin, All We Ever Wanted
Emily Giffin, All We Ever Wanted
Misa Rush
When I was two, my grandmother and grandfather were hit by a drunk driver. From my mother's stories, they were taken to different hospitals where my grandfather eventually passed away. The mystery behind what happened at the hospital and what led to the accident would be an interesting plot to weave into a book whether fiction or non-fiction.
Misa Rush
The ideas for my two works in progress came from different sources. The sequel for Family Pieces is following the characters through the next phase of their lives. It begins two years after Family Pieces left off and was prompted primarily from readers asking for it.
The second idea came from a program I watched on Frontline. I'd love to give a teaser, but I don't have it fully developed yet.
Finally, as I mentioned above, Family Pieces was developed from a necklace charm. I knew I wanted to write a book, but I had in mind something girly and fun (think Shopaholic). Family Pieces turned out to be more of a coming of age story, but I tried to weave in some humor and trendiness to keep it lighter and current.
The second idea came from a program I watched on Frontline. I'd love to give a teaser, but I don't have it fully developed yet.
Finally, as I mentioned above, Family Pieces was developed from a necklace charm. I knew I wanted to write a book, but I had in mind something girly and fun (think Shopaholic). Family Pieces turned out to be more of a coming of age story, but I tried to weave in some humor and trendiness to keep it lighter and current.
Misa Rush
Inspiration comes from everywhere. Unfortunately, sometimes tragic news events spark my imagination. They drive emotion and emotion drives stories that move people.
For Family Pieces, it was meeting a man who handmade puzzle-shaped charms that all really connected together. It sparked the thought what if a family had these, and what if there was a missing one. The rest of the story found itself.
For Family Pieces, it was meeting a man who handmade puzzle-shaped charms that all really connected together. It sparked the thought what if a family had these, and what if there was a missing one. The rest of the story found itself.
Misa Rush
Right now I'm still working on the sequel to Family Pieces and I have a new idea for a young adult/pop culture novel that I'm story boarding. I'm also the mother of two very active children, so the projects are moving slower than I'd like. They will get done, though...I promise! And, according to my dear daughter, you can never, ever break a promise.
Misa Rush
Write what YOU are passionate about. I don't enjoy fantasy or sci-fi, so you'll never see me cross genres trying to hop onto the current fad. I've watched many authors venture over mainstream lines trying to be the next Shades of Grey. It doesn't fit me, so I won't go there. If there is a story in you, you will find it and it will be authentic.
Misa Rush
For me writing is fun, so the best part about being a writer is being passionate about a project and not viewing it as work. Working poolside is not so bad either...
Misa Rush
The best way I deal with writer's block is to just keep writing. I remind myself that I'm the only one who will read the first draft, which takes the fear of perfection away. I currently have 30,000 words written that sixty percent of will be edited out, but the other half will be molded into something tangible.
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