![]() ![]() I also learned to be more comfortable with writing storylines and scenes that aren’t all hearts and unicorns and butterflies. I learned that I have to write in order to feel complete. I learned to be more self-disciplined and to create ample space in my life for writing. So many things! I learned that being a writer has nothing to do with whether or not your work is ever published. What did you learn about yourself while writing this novel? Querying went much better the second time around! I got my agent two years ago, and the offer on my book came about seven months later. It was easier, after a break, to see its flaws, and I was able to mold it into something I’m really proud of. But, the story wouldn’t leave me alone, and eventually I went back to it. When you are an unpublished writer, it’s up to you to push yourself and to believe in the work you’re doing. ![]() I finished an imperfect version about five years ago, but querying didn’t go as well as I’d hoped. It’s complicated! I first started toying with the idea that became SECRETS OF SOUTHERN GIRLS about ten years ago, but I went through phases where I got distracted (or decided it was terrible) and put it away for months-even years-at a time. What was your timeline from drafting to publication? Tell us about your publishing journey. ![]() Happy Pub Day, Haley! On with the interview … Haley Harrigan ‘s debut novel, SECRETS OF SOUTHERN GIRLS releases today, June 6, 2017. ![]()
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