A Goodreads user
asked
Laila Ibrahim:
I listened to half of "Yellow Crocus" on audio and read the rest. As a new mother, I found myself moved to tears by Mattie's experience being separated from infant Samuel. This is such a wonderful book and I was sad to reach its end. As a historical novel, what was the most challenging part of the story to write?
Laila Ibrahim
Hello. I just saw this question. Sorry for the delay.
I'm so glad you enjoyed the story. Thanks for taking the time to ask a questions.
Since I loved Mattie it was very hard to write bad things happening to her. Some of the actual research was very hard to do, but with the internet I managed to find most details that I needed such as recipes, music, and the cost of things. It was impossible to find out the cost of fabric in that era, so I guessed based on prices in the 1870's. And I made a mistake when I had Lisbeth find her birth certificate. They weren't in common usage at that time.
I'm so glad you enjoyed the story. Thanks for taking the time to ask a questions.
Since I loved Mattie it was very hard to write bad things happening to her. Some of the actual research was very hard to do, but with the internet I managed to find most details that I needed such as recipes, music, and the cost of things. It was impossible to find out the cost of fabric in that era, so I guessed based on prices in the 1870's. And I made a mistake when I had Lisbeth find her birth certificate. They weren't in common usage at that time.
More Answered Questions
Gail Herndon
asked
Laila Ibrahim:
A wonderful book. I read it straight through and am anxious to read your next one. I have read several similar books on the fate of slaves and their children in the ante-bellum south and I deeply appreciate the fact you gave Mattie and her family freedom and reunited them with Lisbeth at least superficially. I hope you will write many more?
Kate Blankenship
asked
Laila Ibrahim:
I just finished 'Yellow Crocus' last week and immediately bought 'Mustard Seed.' I hope to start it this evening. I saw that you will be releasing a companion story to this? When will this be out? I would love to read it as soon as I finish the Mustard Seed. I'm in love with Mattie and Lisbeth's stories!
The Happy Library
asked
Laila Ibrahim:
Just finished listening to Yellow Crocus on Audible, your story blew me away!! My emotions were all over the place and I knew from early on this was a keeper. All I kept saying was, 'Wow!' I have Mustard Seed on my kindle for ages but had no idea it was a sequel. As soon as I realised it was I threw myself MSeed. I'm on chapter 1 and would like to know Will there be part 3?
About Goodreads Q&A
Ask and answer questions about books!
You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.
See Featured Authors Answering Questions
Learn more