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Kristen Harnisch is the author of the award-winning, internationally bestselling novels The Vintner's Daughter, The California Wife and The Vintner's Legacy. She drew upon her extensive research and experiences living in the San Francisco Bay Area and visiting the Napa and Loire Valleys to create the stories for the three historical novels in this series about a Franco-American winemaking family at the turn of the twentieth century. Ms. Harnisch earned a degree in economics from Villanova University, is a mother of three, and currently resides in Massachusetts. Visit her online at www.kristenharnisch.com. ...more

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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Kristen Harnisch I have four pieces of advice for traditional and indie published writers:

1) Make sure your book is well-edited and proof-read multiple times.
2) Make s…moreI have four pieces of advice for traditional and indie published writers:

1) Make sure your book is well-edited and proof-read multiple times.
2) Make sure your book cover is eye-catching and aesthetically pleasing compared to other books of the same genre.
3) Every day, imagine the success you want for yourself and your book. Imagine how the finished book looks and feels beneath your fingers, imagine the fresh ink smell. Allow yourself to feel that excitement!
4) Never listen to anyone who doesn't support your vision for your yourself or your book. (less)

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Kristen Harnisch When I have writer's block, I like to go for a brisk walk outdoors (nature always inspires me), or watch contemporary and classic dramas/movies. Walki…moreWhen I have writer's block, I like to go for a brisk walk outdoors (nature always inspires me), or watch contemporary and classic dramas/movies. Walking always results in new scene ideas, and watching movies (and listening to the banter between characters) helps me fine tune the dialogue in my scenes, and keep it crisp.

If I'm struggling with a particular scene, I ditch it and start a fresh scene-- one that I'm excited to write. Usually, once I've established a rhythm again, it's easier to go back to the tough scene, find the flaws, and patch it up. So yes, I write my novels out of order!

And if all else fails, chocolate or a glass of cabernet usually do the trick!(less)

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Average rating: 3.85 · 1,829 ratings · 224 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Vintner's Daughter (The Vintner's Daughter Series Book 1) 3.81 avg rating — 1,362 ratings — published 2014 — 27 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The California Wife (The Vintner's Daughter Series Book 2) 3.96 avg rating — 393 ratings — published 2016 — 17 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Vintner's Legacy (The Vintner's Daughter Series Book 3) 3.96 avg rating — 74 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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