Writing a book is a solitary undertaking, with nearly every step being a solo task. There is research, writing, rewriting, editing, brainstorming ideas, etc. All of these are individual undertakings. But, once your book is published, every task becomes public, and everything changes quickly. Once I published my debut historical novel, “Catalyntje Trico: A Life in New Amsterdam,” I began meeting people with similar interests. One friendship that has developed is with Fawn Browkaw Doyle. Fawn contacted me on my website because she is releasing her first historical fiction novel this year. Her book, “Salt People of the Cloud Houses,” focuses on the life of Sarah Rapelyje, the oldest daughter of Catalyntje.
Recently, Fawn asked me to post a question-and-answer on her website about my novel. Here is the link to the interview if you’re interested. I’d also encourage you to subscribe to her website, where she shares information about New Netherland, writing, and the Dutch. Subscribe and enjoy!