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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?
Jennifer Laurens Join a critique group. Others see what you don't see and the more brutal the comments the faster you'll grow and the better you'll be as a writer.
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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?
Jennifer Laurens My last book, Grace Doll is a perfect example of 'looking around you' for inspiration. Grace Doll was an accumulation of life experiences I had in my personal life and when I worked in Hollywood in the entertainment business. I met some fascinating people from hair and makeup to directors to stars. And the idea developed from there and blossomed over the years. I love that story - it's very personal to me down to my aunt's name: Grace Doll.
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How do you get inspired to write?
Jennifer Laurens Inspiration is all around you. Just sharpen your lens- focus.
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How do you deal with writer’s block?
Jennifer Laurens It depends on what's causing it. When I was writing full time I wrote through it even if what came out was crap. You can always revise words. Reading always helps. And having your work critiqued is one of the best things that you can do - it helps you "see" where you're missing things.
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What books are on your summer reading list this year?
Jennifer Laurens I'm always looking for great suggestions! Post them here or email me at jennlaurens@yahoo.com with your favorite read!
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What are you currently working on?
Jennifer Laurens I'm not writing anymore. I'm retired. I now coach aspiring writers. I can be reached at jennlaurens@yahoo.com for hourly pricing.
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What mystery in your own life could be a plot for a book?
Jennifer Laurens Too many to write about. Hence, my retirement.
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Who is your favorite fictional couple, and why?
Jennifer Laurens Luke and Roxy from Honest Illusions. Spectacular, sizzling, fun.
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I loved A Season of Eden! The way you had written the book was beautiful. I'm just curious... what would you want the ending of the book to be? I would love it if James and Eden could get together. Also, would there be a second part?
Jennifer Laurens Thank you for reading, Shameeka. I'm pleased A Season of Eden was enjoyable to you. I love that story for so many reasons - and on a personal level. The ending is constructed to enable the reader to believe that James and Eden either reunited or did not based on the readers' experience interpreting the story. Knowing James, I'm sure he was not surprised to find Eden there - perhaps relieved even. I wouldn't want to write a sequel only because I love the open ending the way it stands. Again, thank you for exploring my books!
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Will there be a second Eden book? I really enjoyed the first. I think you did a good job in illustrating the mind of a popular high school beauty queen. Both Eden and James were well developed and complex without being too dramatic or over the top. I felt like the ending left more to be said, so I'm crossing my fingers for a continuation of their story. I adored the Heavenly series as well.
Jennifer Laurens Hi Tabitha. So glad you enjoyed Eden. The 'open ending' is really about how the read interpreted James and Eden's relationship ending. I feel like a concrete ending would disappoint those who did NOT see them ending up together while satisfying those who did see them ending up together.Most likely, there won't be another book. Thanks for your question! ( And your compliments :)
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