Michaela
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Melanie Dickerson:
Hi, Melanie! You are one of my favorite author's and you write both of my favorite styles: fairytale and Regency romance:) I have not read all of your books yet, but I am getting through them (very quickly because I can't put them down!) I was wondering--What do you do when you don't know where to go next in a story? And have you ever simply dropped an idea that wasn't working out?
Melanie Dickerson
Hi, Michaela! When I don't know where to go next in a story, I will sometimes brainstorm with my family or a friend, talking out what I need to happen next and getting ideas from them. And I did once drop an idea that wasn't working out, when I was starting to write a sequel to a book that still has not been published yet. That was several years ago. These days I only write books that I have a contract for, and I always have at least a general idea of the characters and the plot.
Thanks, Michaela!
Thanks, Michaela!
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Hi Melanie! Me and my friends are starting a Book Club at school with our mothers. We were thinking of reading the Hagenheim series together. My friend may have already asked you this, but do you have any suggestions of what we could ask at our Book Club meetings? We are very excited to read your series and would really appreciate your suggestions!! Thanks so much!!
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