Book Interviews

"I swear, being an author is the best form of therapy."

Sharon van Ivan began her memoir, Juggle and Hide, in Los Angeles in 2004, just after the death of her mother. She and her husband, the renowned realist artist Charles Pfahl, had moved to Los Angeles to be close to Sharon’s mother. Sharon sought out a writing group as she …

"Being an empty nester at this point in my life has allowed me to pursue that dream."

"Being a writer means putting a part of yourself out there for everyone to see…and critique…and criticize."

"I recommend everyone write a book, even if its just for yourself."

"If you live long enough, you will suffer the loss of someone dear to you . . "

"Writing personal development books is a natural next step in my journey to take my message to as broad of an audience as possible."

"I originally thought about doing it as a science fiction fantasy, but the story was too good to mess with."

"Although I have a detailed outline to guide me, I also believe what Robert Frost says: 'No surprise in the writer, no surprise in the reader.'”

"I think I speak for all writers when I say that we love seeing reviews…(well, most writers I guess…)"