Hi Ric,

Your book sounds great - I can't wait to read it. I've always wondered how much of a novel is fiction and how much is truth. Would you say your writing reflects your life?

Hi Rebecca
Thanks for your thoughtful question.
I can't speak for all authors but in my case, constructing a story is like building a house. You must begin with a foundation of truth upon which you build a beautiful, structure with all of the embellishments of fiction.
So in answer to your question, my writing reflects not only my life but also all of the possibilities of..."if".
All the best
Ric

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