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Fine, who explains her writing as, “stories you want to read about – feisty women, passionate men, precarious time periods, quests for survival and intriguing emotional relationships, all done with a dash of humor,” will talk with the book club about her writing and her research, as well as answer questions from the group. If you’ve never joined our group, I invite you to take the plunge this month. Our group, which was formed almost four years ago, is full of readers from the neighborhood who love the literary world as much as our cookies and our chitchat. We have booklovers who have attended every meeting for the past 46 months as well as women who joined us for the first time in January 2016. Get to know our February author before this month’s meeting by reading her recent interview with Arcadia News below. For a more in-depth discussion, join us on February 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Saguaro Library. AN: What led you to becoming a writer? MF: I love the written word. As an only child, a book was my best friend. I was a high school English teacher and a freshman composition teacher when I attended ASU for a master’s degree. My grandmother had an unusual life and I enjoyed her family stories. I knew in my teens I would write a book about her. I just didn’t know how I was going to get there! AN: Did you always enjoy history? What type of research do you do when beginning a historical fiction novel? MF: I was not a student of history when I was in school because my teachers were less than inspiring. My husband grew up in Philadelphia and knows so much about American history. His interests led me to explore European history. I begin all my novels with reading nonfiction [materials] about the time period. It’s important to get the facts straight. I examine the time period, the textiles, the food, modes of transportation (I have to move my characters around), customs, language and more. I want to know everything about the people. Most historical fiction writers use only 10 percent of what they discover while doing their research. AN: Your novels focus on family. Do you enjoy exploring familial relationships? Why? MF: I think families are a reflection of who we are. It’s not only that we may all look similar or share customs and health history; it’s our gene pool that ties us to our ancestors. The new science of epigenetics can show us how we are linked to specific characteristics, especially trauma. What happened to our great- grandparents may affect us and our behavior. Family stories interest me because the souls of people move to the front. When you finish my novel Paper Children , you’ll know what kind of person my grandmother was, some of it is not positive. Her strength and survival skills were admirable. Where does that come from? AN: What is your daily writing routine? MF: I do not write every day. My favorite time is to go away for a period and focus on the novel. I want time to think about my characters, what motivates them, how their environment affects them – I like the process of writing and discovering. AN: What would you tell a young adult about life as a writer? What type of advice can you offer? MF: As with any of the arts, you have to make choices about your passions. The arts aren’t the easiest lifestyle; yet if you are pulled there with a force, go for it. Set some parameters. The writing life is about reading first. I started my writing career about 20 years ago and have seven novels to show for it. Along the way, I’ve taken workshops, interviewed other authors and attended conferences every summer. I’ve learned so much about the craft of writing, I’ve been inspired and I’ve grown from meeting wonderful, creative people. AN: Favorite book of all time? Why? MF: I cannot pick one book! There are so many that are precious to me and changed me along the way. I’ve narrowed it to three that created awakenings in me: East of Eden by John Steinbeck was read by flashlight under my covers. I could barely make it to school the next day. The parallel to the Cain and Abel story revealed a masterful storyteller. Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood came at a time in my life where social causes were changing perspectives and women were beginning to be empowered. Sophie’s Choice by William Styron carried me to World War II to explore the raw emotion we feel, how we love our children and my personal family history that had an impact on my life. Local historical fiction writer to visit Arcadia News Book Club BOOK CLUB BOOK OF THE MONTH The Paris Lamb BY MARCIA FINE February 25 - 6:30 p.m. at Saguaro Library