Lucky Stevens

Lucky Stevens asked Peter Swanson:

I just finished reading TKWK and I was struck by your writing style--so easy to follow and so well-paced. As a writer myself, I am specifically wondering about your process because I really like your choice of words. Do you agonize over words & sentences or do they just pour out of you? How do rewrites and editors come into play in this regard? Thank you, Lucky Stevens Author of The Pull Out Method

Peter Swanson Thanks for the question. Yes, there is some agony involved, but the truth is, that I just try and write as naturally as possible. I think of it as telling myself the story. If I write some clunker sentences (and I definitely do!) then I know I can always go back and fix it later. Editors help as well. All the best, Peter

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I loved the short story at the end of the kindle version of A Kind Worth Killing!!!!! Just curious, was that also included in the print versions?? I haven't seen many people discussing it on here and I feel it gives so much more insight into Lily and want to hear more thoughts about it!

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