Kim Wright
Sometimes when I'm on panels people ask this question and the truth is I get my best ideas for writing, while I'm writing. Writers aren't always in a lather of inspiration when they cut on their computers - or at least I'm not! But I tell myself I need to produce 1000 new words first thing every morning, no matter what. Sometimes they're 1000 good words, sometimes 1000 not so good words and most days, it's somewhere in between. The important thing is that I do them.
And there are plenty of days when suddenly, while I'm writing, I feel the flow starting. It's like a buzz of energy and you lose all track of time and that's when you know you're in the zone. The interesting thing is that it's not like you get inspired and then you write, which I think a lot of people assume. It's more frequently the case that you start writing and then you get inspired.
And there are plenty of days when suddenly, while I'm writing, I feel the flow starting. It's like a buzz of energy and you lose all track of time and that's when you know you're in the zone. The interesting thing is that it's not like you get inspired and then you write, which I think a lot of people assume. It's more frequently the case that you start writing and then you get inspired.
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Barbara Bryant
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Kim Wright:
I tried to read The Canterbury Tales alongside The Canterbury Sisters but was much more captivated by the Sisters! Do you have any tips for making the Tales more fun? I'm sure there must be parallels but the old English threw me. I'm going to England next month so I really want to try again. I'm really looking forward to re-reading The Canterbury Sisters--loved the mixture of matters of the heart, body, mind and soul!
Martie Nees Record
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Kim Wright:
I received a free e-copy of "Last Ride to Graceland" for an honest review from Net Galley. I fell in love with your work. I tried to get your novel "The Canterbury Sisters" also from Net Galley but free copies are no longer available. Do you know of any other site where I can read all your work? I'm so glad I found you. Historical fiction is my favorite genre and you are now one of my favorite authors.
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