Ask the Author: Chelsey Krause
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Chelsey Krause
Great question! I'd loooooove to know how my husband's great grandma survived escaping Russia in the 1920s. I'd like to know how she and her family survived living in Siberia, where she and her German family were exiled in WW1. I've been so inspired by her, that I'm researching 1920s Russia and the gulag right now!)
Chelsey Krause
What a fun question! The couple that instantly comes to mind is Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler from "Gone With the Wind." I can't get enough of them. They're so delightfully dysfunctional! They are both strong, well fleshed out characters. They are aware of and embrace their flaws. And I love that they don't care about social convention; they're all about pushing societal boundaries on what men and women should or shouldn't do.
Fun fact: Margaret Mitchell first named her heroine "Pansy O'Hara," but changed it to Scarlett just before it was printed. I'm SO glad she changed it!
Fun fact: Margaret Mitchell first named her heroine "Pansy O'Hara," but changed it to Scarlett just before it was printed. I'm SO glad she changed it!
Chelsey Krause
I'm so glad you enjoyed Natalie and Casey! They were so fun to write. At the moment, I don't plan to write another book about them, but you never know! I might someday, if I get a cool idea. Maybe something more about Casey's family? ;)
Chelsey Krause
All sorts of ways. If you write, you're constantly on the look out for "things to put in a book."
I am mostly inspired by personal experiences, and stories my friends tell me.
I love asking people about their every day lives. I enjoy fishing out interesting details about their jobs, imagining the weird, wacky people they encounter every day, etc.
I ask a lot of "what if" questions. As an exercise for you aspiring writers out there, think about any book or movie that you love, and try to reduce it to one "what if" question.
If I come across a funny story, an interesting anecdote, etc. I file it away with my other "Things to Add to a Book" and review them when I write.
And, if I've had a crap day and need a laugh, or have writers block REALLY really bad, I'll read through http://www.fmylife.com/
Someone, somewhere is guaranteed to be having a worse day than you!
Not only does this put things in perspective for me, but I find that laughter also fixes my writers block.
I am mostly inspired by personal experiences, and stories my friends tell me.
I love asking people about their every day lives. I enjoy fishing out interesting details about their jobs, imagining the weird, wacky people they encounter every day, etc.
I ask a lot of "what if" questions. As an exercise for you aspiring writers out there, think about any book or movie that you love, and try to reduce it to one "what if" question.
If I come across a funny story, an interesting anecdote, etc. I file it away with my other "Things to Add to a Book" and review them when I write.
And, if I've had a crap day and need a laugh, or have writers block REALLY really bad, I'll read through http://www.fmylife.com/
Someone, somewhere is guaranteed to be having a worse day than you!
Not only does this put things in perspective for me, but I find that laughter also fixes my writers block.
Chelsey Krause
Second book: I have discovered some really strange things at thrift stores (and on eBay), and thought I could elaborate on that. A woman finds a photo album at a second hand shop, and it changes her life.
Third book: I've heard some interesting stories about online dating. I thought I'd give unleash a heroine into the online dating world, and see how it goes. As it turns out, it's pretty hilarious! Stay tuned ;)
Third book: I've heard some interesting stories about online dating. I thought I'd give unleash a heroine into the online dating world, and see how it goes. As it turns out, it's pretty hilarious! Stay tuned ;)
Chelsey Krause
My first piece of historical fiction! It will be set in 1920s Russia, just after WW1 and the Russian Revolution. This was a fascinating time in history. The inspiration for this story comes from my husband's great grandma, who was imprisoned in a Russian labor camp, and managed to escape (although we don't exactly know how).
Chelsey Krause
Hmm. Several things come to mind:
- Sitting around in yoga pants and drinking wine
- Overhearing conversations at Starbucks and calling it "research" for my next book
- Connecting with readers! I love to read (as all writers should), and if I can make even one person feel the way I do about my favorite books, then it's all worth it to me :)
- Sitting around in yoga pants and drinking wine
- Overhearing conversations at Starbucks and calling it "research" for my next book
- Connecting with readers! I love to read (as all writers should), and if I can make even one person feel the way I do about my favorite books, then it's all worth it to me :)
Chelsey Krause
Read "On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft" by Stephen King. I've read a bazillion articles and books on writing, and his book is by far the best.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Chelsey Krause
Wow, thank you for the compliment! I'm so glad you enjoyed my first book :) Yes! More books are definitely coming. I've just finished my second book, and am dreaming up the third. Check me out on my author FB page, I put updates on there all of the time! https://www.facebook.com/ChelseyKraus...
Chelsey Krause
Thank you, Janice! I'm so glad you enjoyed my debut novel. Yes, I am writing my second book right now! In fact, I have about five different books in my head, all vying for attention! ;)
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Aug 25, 2019 06:01PM · flag