“Writing a book set in New Mexico was partially a way to express my own love for the state, and partially a way to prudently follow the advice to write what you know.” KnowsWayWritingBookStatesMy OwnAdviceMexicoWriting A BookNew Mexico Author:Liza Campbell
“I was envious of [Vincent] Van Gogh because I could never make a painting that beautiful! (Ridiculous, I know.) That was when the character of Ivy [Wilkes] began to take shape for me.” KnowsCharacterBeautifulPaintingShapesRidiculousVansEnviousIvy Author:Liza Campbell
“When Ivy [Wilkes] begins her work in forgery, she doesn't yet know the toll that it will take on her own original work. She even thinks it might be a way to find inspiration. By the time she realizes that she has lost her own voice, she is thoroughly entangled in the forgery mess.” ThinkingKnowsWayInspirationMightLostVoiceRealizingOriginalsMessIvyTollsForgery Author:Liza Campbell
“Because Ivy [Wilkes] is just starting out as an artist, I wanted to focus on [Georgia] O'Keeffe's experiences when she was just starting out. I suspect there is a difference between being an unknown artist and being a celebrated artist. When nobody knows your work, nobody except you really cares whether or not you paint.” KnowsCareWantedArtistDifferencesFocusPaintStartingSuspectsGeorgiaNobody KnowsIvyStarting OutGeorgia O Keeffe Author:Liza Campbell