Ask the Author: Catherine McKenzie
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Catherine McKenzie
Thanks Christie! I got the idea for the book when someone in my extended family got a tragic diagnosis. I began to wonder what I would do with my time left on earth, and then, because I'm a writer, I began to wonder what might happen if you thought that someone had deliberately decided to end your life, but hadn't quite succeeded.
Catherine McKenzie
Such an interesting question! I think it is harder and harder to stand out in this area these days because readers are so smart at figuring out twists. I think the temptation is to make twists more and more outlandish which is too bad. As to predictions - I wish I had that power!
Catherine McKenzie
The writing part for sure. I am more of a punster - I don't tend to outline much, and editing (while so important) is hard and something where all you see are the problems you need to fix. Drafting that first draft is when the story is fresh and you are along with it and it's being created.
Catherine McKenzie
Thanks for the question! It's hard to say - books always feel SO hard when I'm writing them, but this one did come together pretty quickly. I usually take a year to complete a draft, but because I ended up dumping a book I was writing at the 2/3 mark, I had much less time to write this one. It all came out in a blur!
Catherine McKenzie
Thank you! My biggest tip is to be an avid reader and not to give up. Writing can be challenging and publishing even more so, but if you persevere it can happen for you!
Catherine McKenzie
Hi, hopefully!
Catherine McKenzie
I had an idea many years ago that wouldn't leave me alone. I started writing it down and it eventually turned into a book.
Catherine McKenzie
Try to find an author/reader community online to join.
Catherine McKenzie
Hi, so glad you enjoyed You Can't Catch Me! The answer is no, this is the only book about the LOT :)
Catherine McKenzie
I did! And thank you! Agatha Christie is the best.
Catherine McKenzie
Hi Brenda, so sorry about that no the postage was paid. If you email me at [email protected] I can send you a code for one of my books on Kindle to make it up to you.
Catherine McKenzie
That's a hard one... I have a good memory of writing SPIN - it felt easy for some reason. I'm sure that's wrong, but other books have come harder than that one.
Catherine McKenzie
Hi, English is my first language. So I write in English. I do also speak french.
Catherine McKenzie
I had a story in my head that wouldn't leave me alone.
Catherine McKenzie
THANKS. I'm so glad you enjoyed arranged.
Catherine McKenzie
Hi Laura,
Thanks for the offer but I'm all full up with books to read right now. Good luck with your project.
Thanks for the offer but I'm all full up with books to read right now. Good luck with your project.
Catherine McKenzie
Hi Ann Marie,
I don't currently have any events scheduled for Ontario, sorry about that.
I don't currently have any events scheduled for Ontario, sorry about that.
Catherine McKenzie
Thank you! I did do some research on the syndrome but ultimately I think she does not have it.
Catherine McKenzie
The Wizarding World of Harry Pottter. :)
Catherine McKenzie
I recently enjoyed The Perfect Stranger by Megan Miranda.
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