Ask the Author: Margo Perin

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Margo Perin There's a possibility that will happen in the future. Please keep posted, and thanks for your question!
Margo Perin Read good books, articles, and essays, and try to remember that the act of creating art is worthwhile in itself, even if it's not recognized.
Margo Perin Telling your truth as you create art, and the transformative nature of doing so for yourself and your readers.
Margo Perin Write whatever you want to from who you really are. Listening to your own voice is more important than anyone else's; that is how you will discover and write from your authentic self. Try to put yourself in an environment that will help you do that.
Margo Perin I'm working on a book of narrative poetry and prose that interweaves my personal story with teaching in prison and the effect of life experience on the body.
Margo Perin Reading good books is a great source of inspiration as it gives me the nourishment and permission to write what I want to in my own way.
Margo Perin My parents created false realities as I was growing up so I was confused about what really happened or who I was. To find out the truth, I wrote down everything I could remember and then put the puzzle pieces together as I wrote the book.

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