Christina Clancy
My nickname when I worked at IBM (yes, I used to be a blue-suiter!) was "the idea hamster." I'm full of ideas and never really struggle with writer's block, although I do sometimes struggle to decide which ideas are worth writing about. It's best if a story presents a challenge, whether that involves researching something I don't already know about or entering uncomfortable emotional territory so that I can learn something about myself and how I think.
For me, generating ideas is the easy part. What's hard is mustering the discipline to sit still and take a deep dive into the material so that I can figure out why the idea matters to me, and ultimately connect with readers.
For me, generating ideas is the easy part. What's hard is mustering the discipline to sit still and take a deep dive into the material so that I can figure out why the idea matters to me, and ultimately connect with readers.
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Paula Suominen
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Christina Clancy:
After spin class today, I told Yacouba I was spending the 4th reading your book. I loved it. Having lived in the Milwaukee area and visited Cape Cod, the locations brought back lots of memories. The characters were so real. The book is high on my recommendation list to anyone that asks about which books to read this summer. Congratulations on writing a much loved story. How is your second book coming along?
Shelly Glennon
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Christina Clancy:
Hey Christina, We have Shoulder Season on our book club agenda for August this year and I'm hoping you'll have some discussion questions ready by then. Can you share them with us please? Thanks! We're so excited to dig into your newest work! LOVED The Second Home! Shelly
Kate (Dating B)
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Christina Clancy:
I just finished Shoulder Season and I cannot get it out of my head! I absolutely loved reading about the whole Playboy Bunny experience from the POV of Sherri. I've got The Second Home on my TBR list, but I'm already wondering about your next book. Do you have anything upcoming?
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