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Where do you find your
story ideas?
They find me. Maybe it's
a bit of historical research. A painting that begs a question. A
strain of music that starts a story scrolling in my mind. A
character that steps out of my subconscious and demands I tell her
story. Once I have a kernel of an idea, I play with it, develop it,
test it to see if it matters enough to propel me for 400 pages.
Why do you write
under 2 different names?
I write sexy,
light-hearted historical romance as Emily Bryan and dramatic epics
as Diana Groe.
The suggestion to use two names
came from my editor since the style of writing is so different for
each name.
Have
you always wanted to be a writer?
No,
though I've always been intrigued by the writing process. I've
been--hang on!--a professional opera singer, a teacher, a choir
director, a home-schooling mom, a realtor and a banker. My daughters
say I'm a Renaissance Woman--I do a bit of everything.
Now, I'm a
writer.
I've finally figured out what I want to be when
I grow up. |