If your writing was having a conversation with a reader, what is it trying to say? What secrets might it reveal? I think, or at least hope, my writing is putting an arm around the reader and saying, ‘Look – it’s okay. This happened to me too.’ When I started writing, it was very much as a form of therapy. I needed an escapism, and for me, that was putting pen to paper. By choosing to write fiction rather than non-fiction, I feel braver and can be more honest.
Love Laura! Such a great writer and a good friend. Wish she were on Substack so I didn’t have to be on Twitter anymore to chat with her. :(
Always love to hear Laura’s insights :)
Wonderful interview - great to hear Laura's thoughts.