Ask the Author: Kate Forest
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Kate Forest
I might need 3 short ones. Here goes.
My youngest offspring: Mom, can you help me with my history project?
Me: Sure. When is it due?
Offspring: Tomorrow.
My youngest offspring: Mom, can you help me with my history project?
Me: Sure. When is it due?
Offspring: Tomorrow.
Kate Forest
Honestly, fantasy worlds scare me. I love Hogwarts but would be too chicken to actually go there. And as much as I think the 1950s seemed like a romantic time, I'm not sure I'd feel comfortable in the clothing. Bottom line, I'm too much of a wimp to go on any real adventures true fictional heroines go on. I could never fight beasts, soldiers, or anything more than the squeaky grocery cart. I do like travel adventures: spent a month in India by myself, am willing to pack my bag at a moment's notice to go anywhere. But my books get packed in my bag, not me packed into a book.
Kate Forest
I've been waiting for a spare moment to read "Isaac's Storm" by Erik Larson. Also can't wait for RWA conference where I'll load up on a ton of romance.
Kate Forest
The mystery of how my kids turned out so normal despite my best parenting techniques.
Kate Forest
It's got to be Harry and Sally. They met at University of Chicago (where my husband and I met as students), they lived in NYC (where I grew up), and I order my food the same way (without the fake orgasm.)
Kate Forest
My 20+ year career as a social worked has informed my writing. Learning about the struggles people face inspired me to tell stories with characters that aren't "perfect" by typical standards of beauty. But they are perfect for who they are.
Kate Forest
If I waited for inspiration it would never happen. When I have time set aside for writing, that's when I write. Butt in the chair, hands on the keys.
Kate Forest
I always have 3 projects going on at once. One in copy edit/cover design, one in revisions, and one brand new story.
Kate Forest
Don't do it. Seriously, do something else. And also write. I think writers that have other talents and interests are more productive and well rounded.
Kate Forest
Making the stories in my head just slightly more real.
Kate Forest
Mostly, I panic. And I call my critique partner and tell her it's over I am done writing. Then a few days later, I wake up with a new story idea.
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