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Kelly, I wanted to let you know that I couldn’t put down “The Things We Cannot Say”. I’ve been ignoring my family 😉 and reading it all day. What a powerful and emotional story. I will have a difficult time sleeping tonight. It will be in my head for a while. It’s not something you can forget about when you wake up in the morning. Thank you for writing and sharing it. Question: Do you do book tours?
Kelly Rimmer Hi Fran, so sorry for slow reply to your question. I do book tours although this year's events will be virtual because of the pandemic. I keep a list of book events on my website (KellyRimmer.com) and my Facebook page (Facebook.com/KellyMRimmer). Thanks for reading my book!! xo
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I just finished reading The Things We Cannot Say and I have to tell you it moved me in so many ways. Thank you! This is the first book I've read that you have written. I'm curious to know which of your other books would you suggest next and why?
Kelly Rimmer Hi Boyce! Thanks so much for your kind words. I have another WW2 novel coming out later this year called The Warsaw Orphan, if you enjoyed The Things We Cannot Say I think you'll enjoy that one too. In the meantime, my books The Secret Daughter and Truths I Never Told You are also historical fiction. If you enjoyed the emotional aspect to The Things We Cannot Say and don't mind a little more suspense/tension in your stories, A Mother's Confession might be a good choice. Thanks again!
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Dear Kelly Rimmer, As a Special Education teacher, I've met "Eddie." You lovingly presented his personality to a T. Have you contacted an agent to produce this masterpiece in movie form? So many children and their families would benefit from the awareness so beautifully crafted in All Things We Cannot Say.
Kelly Rimmer Hi Sandy, oh my goodness, thank you so much. Out of all of the characters I've ever written, Eddie is my favourite. I had a lot of help in planning his part of the story with a friend who is also a special ed teacher. Maybe one day it will be a film, who knows!! For now I'm just SO delighted and proud that people all over the world are getting to meet Eddie through the book, and to get a glimpse into the way some ASD families experience life. Thanks again for the message!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it :)
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I just finished "Before I Let You go." I went through a lot of tissues. This is by far the best book I've read this year. Any chance there will be a sequel?
Kelly Rimmer Hi Sherrie! I will give a sequel some thought...a few people have asked me about this now!! Thanks for your question and for your kind words about Before I Let You Go!
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Hi Kelly, Before I Let You Go: Do you have personal experience with addiction (with a sister, yourself, family member)? (Hope not too personal of me to ask). The relationship, dialogue, and interactions between the sisters seems very authentic to me (having been there myself as the ‘fixer’ sister). How did you research the experience of addiction from each of the sister’s perspectives? Thank you.
Kelly Rimmer Hi Rachel! Thanks for your question. I'm the 'fixer' sister in my family too, for better or worse, although very happily none of my siblings have battled with addiction. Certainly some aspects of Lexie's desperation to make things better for the sister she so loves were inspired by how I have felt when my own siblings have had other struggles. As you might have read in the author's letter at the back, I did lose an uncle to addiction some years ago, which sparked my interest in the topic. I also did many months of research into addiction and family dynamics to shape the story in a (hopefully) realistic way. I really hope you enjoyed the book and thanks again for the question! Kelly
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I just finished "A Mother's Secret" in less than 24 hours. WOW.. INCREDIBLE story - Had suspicions of how it would end, but NOT LIKE IT DID. 5 star. Fantastic read.. THANK YOU... ?
Kelly Rimmer Oh thank YOU so much Tere! That story was pretty special to me. I did so many months of research wanting to get the detail right, wanting to do justice to women who are in Olivia's situation but also wanting to get 'that ending' just right...I'm really glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for taking the time to get in touch!! xo
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Which time of the day do you find the best to get plot ideas/writing?
Kelly Rimmer I get the best ideas when I'm walking or running in the morning - but writing is a bit more haphazard for me. I have a really small laptop that goes with me pretty much anywhere and I also do a lot of dictation into my phone! Thanks for asking, that's a great question :)
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