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“At the end, I cobbled scenes all together and smoothed out the transitions as much as possible. Incidentally, I would not recommend this approach to writing a book, and will probably not write that way again!”

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Liza Campbell

Liza Campbell, born on September 24, 1959, is an accomplished artist known for her unique style and profound insights into social issues. more

“At the beginning of the book [The Dissemblers], Ivy [Wilkes] has a long way to go in order to achieve self-sufficiency. Although she is very independent, even somewhat of a loner, she is very affected by other peoples' opinions. At the opening of the book, her ideas of success and achievement are largely defined by the approval of others; over the arc of the story, I think that begins to change a little.”

“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.”

Thinking Knows Way Inspiration Might Lost Voice Realizing Originals Mess Ivy Tolls Forgery

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“Ivy [Wilkes] does exhibit a certain impatience at the beginning of the book [The Dissemblers]. She doesn't want to wait through years of hard work and insignificance to make her mark on the art world. Part of her growth is in realizing - even embracing - that the process of art is more important than the product or the recognition.”

“I was loosely aware that most of my characters were fundamentally selfish people, but I didn't intentionally make that a theme.”

People Character Selfish Theme Selfish People

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“I do think that it is one of the eternal questions about art, though - is all art intrinsically selfish?”

Thinking Art Eternal Selfish

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“Does art play a role in the greater good of society, or does it just promote the satisfaction of the artist? I go back and forth on that question.”

Doe Art Play Artist Roles Greater Satisfaction Back And Forth Greater Good

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“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.”

Knows Care Wanted Artist Differences Focus Paint Starting Suspects Georgia Nobody Knows Ivy Starting Out Georgia O Keeffe

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“The motivation to paint seems more pure, or at least more personal, when the artist is doing it for herself.”

Seems Artist Motivation Pure Paint

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“I've spent many a day worrying that I will never be able to write again!”

Writing Able Worry

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