Ask the Author: Jane Thompson
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Jane Thompson
What happened to the guy? I dated someone for 10 years, then one day he wasn't there anymore. Why did he go, and where did he go? That was 33 years ago.
Jane Thompson
Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara. Because they act as so many real couples; at cross purposes when they could be enjoying each other
Jane Thompson
I was reading Stephen King's "On Writing" and enjoying his advice when it suddenly popped into my head.
Jane Thompson
I don't get inspired; it is just something I have to do. I wanted to write all my life. The last nine years of my employed life I worked as a professional writer, now I am free to work as much as I want since I am retired.
Jane Thompson
I am currently working on a book about the killing of the mentally ill by the Nazis during World War II.
Jane Thompson
Just do it. The most important thing is to know about your subject. Don't try to write about something you know absolutely nothing about. And, Google is your friend.
Jane Thompson
I seldom have writers' block, but if I run into it, I just put the book aside and work on something else. Meanwhile, my mind works on the problem and I will be able to get back to my writing soon.
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