“When I begin a novel I start a relationship with every aspect of the story, so each book I write becomes a kind of love letter to a particular person, place, and time.”
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What do you look for in a book?
“A central character I care deeply about, and a setting so beautifully evoked that seems more like memory than make-believe. The best books make you feel as if finishing the story is a personal loss, because you’re leaving behind a whole world you’ve fallen in love with.”