BAD AT KEEPING SECRETS

BAD AT KEEPING SECRETS

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When sidelining your dreams just isn't enough anymore

When sidelining your dreams just isn't enough anymore

Dawnie Walton, author of The Final Revival of Opal & Nev, on writing her first novel and giving every character their own truth

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Carissa Potter
Mar 30, 2022
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What a joy to discuss the writing process with Dawnie Walton, author of the fictional masterpiece The Final Revival of Opal & Nev. This conversation was so moving to me, because in talking about fiction, we’re really talking about how people become who they are. Dawnie said something amazing:

“There are reasons that people are the way that they are. Thi…

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