Stacy Jerger

Stacy Jerger asked Kristan Higgins:

What's your process for writing a first draft? Or perhaps you've already shared this and can point folks in the right direction?

Kristan Higgins It's as big sloppy mess. Every book, I think, "Higgins, this time, we're doing it differently. Nice and tidy, you hear?" And every time, my brain doesn't cooperate. All I can say is, everyone's process is different. There really is no way except your way.

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Goodreads asked Kristan Higgins:

Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?

Kristen

Kristen asked Kristan Higgins:

I'm sitting here today - World Down Syndrome Day - my beautiful boy on my lap when I get to page 231 and you mention Brody Tatum, a Downs kid. I put my book down, too sick to my stomach to go on. Why would you use such a description? People first language please. Brody Tatum, a kid WITH Down syndrome Disappointed because Jessica was upset when Marcy asked what was wrong with her brother. Why?

Megan Hunter

Megan Hunter asked Kristan Higgins:

When you get stuck on how to proceed next with the novel, what is your go to method to help?

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