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I loved Doll-baby. It made me want to know all of these people. It made me want to shout at Ibby, "Keep the house Ibby! Live there and keep the family together through the ages." This book is going on my keeper shelf. I can not wait till the next book. Thank you for sharing your New Orleans with all of us. These women will stay with me forever now. When is your next book going to be released?

Laura Lane McNeal Thank you! Just finishing up a new novel. Hope to know something soon.

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Will you making any local appearences again any time soon (New Orleans)? I checked your website and there is a big time gap. I wanted to go to Octavia but couldn't make it. I am looking forward to meeting you at some point. I just loved Dollbaby!! I cannot wait for you next release!

Laura Lane McNeal Yes, I'm gone the end of this month and trying write in September. I will be at the GNO Catholic Library Association Conference on Oct. 3. It's possible you could attend that. I speak at 11, I believe.Then Destrehan Library on Oct. 21. I'm sure I'll be at some event or other in the Fall. I update my events on my author Facebook page often if you'd like to follow me there.

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I like the historical fiction you wrote, looking forward to the next novel you publish. Have you considered a film script? or screen writing?

Laura Lane McNeal Lisa
I have been approached about movie on several levels but have not considered writing the screenplay myself, although it would be rather easy considering the settings are already in place and most of the novel is dialogue. Never say never, right?

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I just wanted to say that I LOVED Dollbaby and look forward to reading more from you! When do you expect to finish the novel that you are currently working on?

Laura Lane McNeal Linda
Thanks so much! I hope to finish my new novel by the end of the year. Keep your fingers crossed!

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Laura Lane McNeal Susan
Hi and thanks for the question! Ibby asks Queenie the same question the next morning after hearing Fannie say Little mama and knocking on that door upstairs, and Queenie tells her that was something Fannie used to call herself when the babies were little. Then she changes the subject. It is a little foreshadowing of the truth to come. Hope that helps and glad you enjoyed the book. My website has many of Queenie's recipes on it was well as a readers guide and an interactive map of New Orleans. www.lauralanemcneal.com

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how we can make new civilization ......from writer????

Laura Lane McNeal Good question. If I knew the answer that would be pretty amazing

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What are you currently working on?

Laura Lane McNeal I'm working on a novel that starts in 1927, the day of the Great Flood. The book spans several years and is about a family who moves into an old house on River Road in Louisiaana that has no electricity and no running water, the Depression hits and no one has a job. Estranged family members start showing up to live in the house. Huey Long becomes governor and Big Oil is moving in to change the landscape. The story weaves the ambitions and struggles of these family members together to reveal what matters most.

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I absolutely loved your novel, it reminded me of growing up in New Orleans.My question is how do you develop a novel, do you start with the characters, setting or plot? I know this is your first novel but curious to see what your writing techinique is.

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I loved your book Laura...I cant wait till you come out with another one. I get my books from Orange County Florida library, that is the only way I can afford them, I get audiobooks, that way I can listen to them while I am at work. Thank you for the audiobook, I just simply could not stop listening to it, it was great.

Laura Lane McNeal Della I'm so glad you had an opportunity to listen to the audio. I got to work with January LaVoy, who read the novel, and May Wurthwich, who was the producer. They did such a great job! Thank you for writing to let me know how much you enjoyed it. Please spread the word to all your friends!

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