I found an amazing quote in a book I am reading, THE SUMMER GARDEN by Paullina Simons. As usual, I am late to this party…this is the first book I have read by Ms. Simons, but like so many people around the world, it will not be my last. The novel is beautiful, and I can not wait to read the first two in the series, and anything else Ms. Simons has written. But I digress. Here is the quote that struck me on page 370 of my edition:<\/p>\n
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“Whenever you’re unsure of yourself, whenever you’re in doubt, ask yourself three questions. What do you believe in? What do you hope for? But most important, ask yourself, what do you love?…when you answer… you will know who you are. And more important- if you ask this question of the people around you, you will know who they are, too.”<\/strong><\/p>\n This brilliance is just a slice of this wonderful novel, but I think in addition to being a lesson for life, it is a great way to get to know your characters. If they are reluctant to talk, if they are holding back from you, if they do not trust you yet, ask them these questions. If they answer, I think you will be well on your way to getting to know them, and opening a window into your novel, and the world you are beginning to create.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I found an amazing quote in a book I am reading, THE SUMMER GARDEN by Paullina Simons. As usual, I am late to this party…this is the first book I have read by Ms. Simons, but like so many people around the world, it will not be my last. The novel is beautiful, and I …<\/p>\n
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