![]() ![]() Wanda: The original title of the book was The Elephant Fighter. Can you tell us about why you chose it, and how it ended up being changed? Sharon: All Her Little Secrets had a working title back then that I loved. But it’s the critical eye and supportive shoulder of other writers who understand what it’s like to get a rejection or to get accolades and provide support on both fronts. Family will always love your writing because they love you. I think it’s so important that a writer have a support system in the writing community. The most valuable thing I gained from the Yale Writer’s Workshop was confidence and I have you and everyone else in our class to thank for that! It was because you all gave me such constructive and positive feedback that I felt confident enough to push through my writing fears. What was the most valuable thing you learned there? ![]() It was clear even then that you were destined for success. Sharon: We first met at the Yale Writer’s Workshop back in 2017. Thrilling is too tame a word for this powerful novel. Two sisters on the run, pursued by a man with unknown motives. Then read her new book- the one Lou Berney calls “an absolute stunner.”Īnywhere You Run is set in 1964 against the backdrop of the struggle for voting rights and equal justice under the law. ![]() You can read the interview below for more insight into her path to writing success. Morris has a new book coming out on October 25. ![]()
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