tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post1682921844761757530..comments2024-01-12T02:52:06.482-06:00Comments on what women write: Kate Morton on What Women WriteUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-76989574448378552622014-05-08T13:50:33.250-05:002014-05-08T13:50:33.250-05:00When is your next book going to be available?When is your next book going to be available?Angelgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03680858505373268432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-45214614864719518372011-04-27T14:10:14.040-05:002011-04-27T14:10:14.040-05:00If ever an interview with an author has inspired m...If ever an interview with an author has inspired me to write my very best, your interview with Kate Morton has done so. Great job, and what wonderful nuggets your gentle probes produced: how black marks on white pages disappear, and how her story grows real in her head as if she’s “simply been charged with recording it.” <br />And Pamela thanks for pointing out (in agreement with Kate Morton) how a writer must please herself. A good thing to remember if after a critique session one feels befuddled by the conflicting views from others as to where one’s story should go.<br />I also agree with those who said THE HOUSE AT RIVERTON was their favorite.<br />Thank you, Joan, for a great interview.<br /><br />Cindy WrightAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-53514981421665876932011-03-10T05:03:49.051-06:002011-03-10T05:03:49.051-06:00Great interview! It's nice to know what the w...Great interview! It's nice to know what the writers themselves think about their characters.<br /><br />Ellen Korbellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12344208843801117513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-35683713676090688442011-03-09T20:36:19.503-06:002011-03-09T20:36:19.503-06:00Pamela Terry and Edward--thanks so much for stoppi...Pamela Terry and Edward--thanks so much for stopping by. I'm so glad you enjoyed the interview. I'm curious who tweeted about us!Joan Morahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03152990243138876941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-3311300616330452282011-03-09T11:17:32.698-06:002011-03-09T11:17:32.698-06:00A friend of mine in Britain who knew I had just fi...A friend of mine in Britain who knew I had just finished, and loved, this book, discovered this interview on a tweet... and sent it over to me. I am so happy she did, for I enjoyed it very much.Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-48676635488300687302011-03-07T21:45:29.851-06:002011-03-07T21:45:29.851-06:00Susan--isn't it reassuring to know even Kate M...Susan--isn't it reassuring to know even Kate Morton slices and dices! My WIP came together after I outlined her novels.Joan Morahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03152990243138876941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-79710978164453358262011-03-07T21:06:37.135-06:002011-03-07T21:06:37.135-06:00Kate and Joan- Great interview. I read The Forgott...Kate and Joan- Great interview. I read The Forgotten Garden last September on a flight to Accra, Ghana, at your (Joan's) suggestion. When I returned from my trip, I tossed my entire manuscript (three sections from three timelines) into the air and 'spliced' it together, interwoven much like Kate's plait that became The Forgotten Garden. I love it that you share this part of creating TFG. It was a huge leap for me to do this, but I think it was the right decision. Thanks for sharing your process!Susan Ishmael-Pouloshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14902604968932512324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-15285751985840242102011-03-07T20:30:19.682-06:002011-03-07T20:30:19.682-06:00Thanks to everyone for stopping by!
Jenna, it is...Thanks to everyone for stopping by! <br /><br />Jenna, it is reassuring, isn't it. I've written four manuscripts and used a different approach each time. Are you inclined to change your plotting ways?<br /><br />Colleen, what a great position to be in--two Kate Morton novels waiting for you!<br /><br />Erika, I agree. It's amazing that even though her novels are over 500 pages (except, Forgotten Garden which is just shy of it), I devour them within a few days and am crushed when I'm finished.<br /><br />Pamela, that's the hardest part I think, remembering we're writing because we have a story to tell--one that has inspired us enough to spend months and months getting it right.<br /><br />Suzanne--congrats to you! And do let us know when your submission turns into a deal! Do yourself a favor, write her snail mail. You won't regret it. In the meantime, you can visit her Facebook page:<br /><br />https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kate-Morton/184052161756?ref=tsJoan Morahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03152990243138876941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-77476455545914808112011-03-07T17:36:08.357-06:002011-03-07T17:36:08.357-06:00WHOOPS! Thank you JOAN! Sorry Joan!WHOOPS! Thank you JOAN! Sorry Joan!Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734532675063350517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-58589929702429217222011-03-07T17:35:31.792-06:002011-03-07T17:35:31.792-06:00I love them all! But I have a particular fondness ...I love them all! But I have a particular fondness for The Forgotten Garden. (The first one I read penned by the fantastic Ms. Morton)<br /><br />This is a particularly amazing post for me, so thank you, Pam! Here's why. I attribute The Forgotten Garden for my current success. To make a LOOOOONG story short, I'd written two novels and agents loved my VOICE. They loved my Writing. The issue? Plot.<br /><br />So my grandmother was sick and I ran to Barnes and Noble and picked up the prettiest cover on the book club table to read aloud to her.<br /><br />I was hooked at the first SENTENCE. So I took the book home (I know, mean... right?) and I studied what rules she followed and what she broke. I read it like a textbook.<br /><br />And realized the truth. Write a damn compelling story that delights you and the rest of the dream will follow.<br /><br />Thank you Pam. Thank you Kate! And I'm SO depressed that there is no email for me to reach her, because my agent told me to reach out to the authors who I admired the most. And snail mail takes too long! (We go on submission next month!)<br />Sorry for such a long response, but I've been thinking so much about her lately.<br /><br />SuzySuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734532675063350517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-85170162393410188662011-03-07T15:28:14.626-06:002011-03-07T15:28:14.626-06:00I love this advice from Kate:
"A writer can’...I love this advice from Kate:<br /><br />"A writer can’t control what other people think of her novel, but she can at least aim to please herself." <br /><br />Sometimes I second-guess nearly every scene, wondering if it's 'enough' to please others who will read it. Now, I'm going to concentrate on writing what makes me happy and, ultimately, won't others feel the same?Pamela Hammondshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267333699680840984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-81195535861122695022011-03-07T13:52:54.426-06:002011-03-07T13:52:54.426-06:00I recently had the pleasure of reading both THE DI...I recently had the pleasure of reading both THE DISTANT HOURS and THE FORGOTTEN GARDEN and I'm now a fan for life. I love the complex story structures and unique characters, and Kate does such a fantastic job of lifting me out of my every day life and placing me firmly in her stories. <br /><br />I just bought THE HOUSE AT RIVERTON and can't wait to read it. Thanks for this interview!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-11008866750094991002011-03-07T12:22:47.807-06:002011-03-07T12:22:47.807-06:00I read The Forgotten Garden last year and fell in ...I read The Forgotten Garden last year and fell in love with her writing! Have currently have The House At Riverton and The Distant Hours waiting to be devoured. Thanks so much for the interview, I really enjoyed it!Colleen Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04976640192696124574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-84977214813357735122011-03-07T08:19:13.197-06:002011-03-07T08:19:13.197-06:00Great interview! And I find it particularly intere...Great interview! And I find it particularly interesting (and reassuring) that sometimes loosening a grip on structure can help things flow. I'm a strict plotter and think it can be crippling sometimes. <br />As for my favorite of Kate's books? Tough question! I loved all three but <i>The Forgotten Garden</i> was my favorite.Jenna Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591399291903261245noreply@blogger.com