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By: Claire King

Claire King — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 06:22:10 +0000

In reply to Aditi Mathur. Thank you! x

By: Aditi Mathur

Aditi Mathur — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 14:35:43 +0000

Loved the post Claire, and agree to everything. I once read a short story where the writer had a big P.S. at the end of the page that said ‘No, this is not my story, stop asking, thank you.’ I laughed so hard!
And the girls are smart and spot on! 🙂

By: Claire King

Claire King — Sun, 18 Aug 2013 08:45:58 +0000

In reply to Alison Morton. Thank you, Alison. Crossings and echoes, I love that! x

By: Alison Morton

Alison Morton — Sat, 17 Aug 2013 16:05:51 +0000

A lovely interview, Claire and a nice closing of the circle now that Bea is Pea’s age. But there must be crossings and echoes…

By: Claire King

Claire King — Sat, 17 Aug 2013 14:33:59 +0000

In reply to Laura Wilkinson. Thank you, Laura! I think many writers go through a curve of writing complete fantasy when younger, then writing closer to their own lives, and then freeing themselves again later into that more liberated place where we can just 'make stuff up'!

By: Claire King

Claire King — Sat, 17 Aug 2013 14:31:28 +0000

In reply to Annecdotist. Thank you, Anne. Very odd indeed, and a little bit poignant in fact. But now I think it just magnifies the joy in watching my children grow, because I can remember better how I imagined things might be, if that makes sense?

By: Laura Wilkinson

Laura Wilkinson — Sat, 17 Aug 2013 11:34:50 +0000

Such a touching and wise post. ‘Write what you know’ is not a good maxim, I agree. And I really liked the book; the girls voices were spot on.

By: Annecdotist

Annecdotist — Sat, 17 Aug 2013 10:00:09 +0000

Lovely post, thanks for sharing your experiences.
Must’ve been really spooky to come downstairs and see Pea, but I suppose it just shows you got those little-girl voices right.