Writing with the Door Closed, with Eleanor Brown
Eleanor Brown is the New York Times bestselling author of The Weird Sisters and The Light of Paris, and the editor of the anthology, A Paris All Your Own. She holds an M.A. in Literature and teaches writing workshops at writing conferences and centers nationwide Her latest book is entitled Any Other Family and is available wherever books are sold.
Why is it important to write with the door closed? What is her special connection to Paris? Why is this story so near and dear to her heart? Listen in to find out the answers to these questions and discover her take on how writers can show how good they are.
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