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Joyce, I've just finished reading Escape from Assisted Living. Wonderful. I think I'll give it to my kids as a cautionary tale. "Don't bother signing me up for assisted living, guys. I'll let you know when I need help. What was your inspirations? As a retiree, I've given it some thought, but never enough to produce a novel.
Joyce Hicks Thank you, Faith. I'm glad you enjoyed the book so much. Many ideas come to me by overhearing conversations--I "met" Betty, Sharon, and Vince when they were next to me at a Panera, and I imagined their lives from there. I've visited senior living places with my dad and recall his comments--a cruise where you can't get off. Also, we all know the tensions between generations and the feeling of trying to behave well but conniving for independence.
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What’s the best thing about being a writer?
Joyce Hicks New opportunities pop up all the time to tell stories. Also, you never have to say, "I don't have anything to do. . . "
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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?
Joyce Hicks Find other people who are writing and meet with them. You will be surprised at the variety of new friends you make who will take your aspirations seriously. This last point is important and will help your writing immensely.
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What are you currently working on?
Joyce Hicks I have two novels going right now--one is a sequel to this book.
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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?
Joyce Hicks I love to watch and listen to people in public places. An overheard conversation in Panera set up the characters of Betty, daughter Sharon, and son-in-law Vince. Then imagination took over.
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