The first time I met Jeanette Ingold, back in the early 90’s, both of us were celebrating first books. Mine, a picture book called Elephants Aloft, consisted of approximately 40 words.
Jeanette’s, a novel called The Window, had about 40,000 words.
Despite that difference, we’ve shared millions of words in each others’ company, and I count her as one of my most cherished friends and associates. No telling how many words we’ve spoken to each other across the span of our friendship. Let’s just say a lot.
Recently, I had the good fortune of joining Jeanette on our annual retreat together and was able to lure her into the kitchen to talk about her newest young adult book, Paper Daughter.
Pay attention, because Jeanette is a wordsmith, regardless of the count.
I love Paper Daughter, as I do all of Jeanette’s books. They’re smart, savvy, and full of heart. Just like their author. My friend. Jeanette.
Calloo, callay, my homies!
What a wonderful interview, ladies. Not only do you share your wisdom with every word, but your friendship breathes comfort and support. BRAVO!
Thanks Lola! We miss you!
Kathi and Jeanette, an excellent,interesting and relaxed interview. So glad I stumbled across it here (Down Under). Congratulations on your new book, Jeanette. I guess it’s available to us Aussies on Amazon?
Thank you, Lola and Sheryl. All the credit goes to Kathi, though, for being a the kindest and most perceptive of interviewers. Not to mention dear friend.
Sheryl–PAPER DAUGHTER should be there, but I’m responding to you separately, too.
Kathi–one more time: thank you!
Shoot, all I did was point the camera in your direction, Jeanette. It loved you.
xoK