Caroline Starr Rose

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There’s plenty of plain ol’ research that goes into my writing, but sometimes I also study fiction with a specific aim in mind. Here are the novels I’ve read recently  to help me get a sense of things in my newest manuscript. (It shares nothing in common with these books — and everything.)

Okay for Now – Gary Schmidt
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn – Mark Twain
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian – Sherman Alexie
The Ballad of Lucy Whipple – Karen Cushman
Bo at Ballard Creek – Kirkpatrick Hill
The Westing Game – Ellen Raskin

I love how iron sharpens iron in the writing life.

 

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  1. Mike Hays says

    September 6, 2014 at 7:35 am

    Although I will stand in line to read this new work of yours anyway, I will fight to the front of the line based only on seeing the influence of the three books shown in the photo. I can sense the awesome brewing!
    I like the “iron sharpens iron” line. I bet the list of books you read for research will also trigger your internal drive for excellence.
    Have fun working!

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    • Caroline says

      September 6, 2014 at 8:48 am

      That is super kind. I’m aiming for excellence, but pretty much right up until the end, most books feel like a mess.

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