Speed Round - with Heather Frese

Speed Round - with Heather Frese

First book you read that left an impression? Little House on the Prairie.

How old were you? I was six.

How far do you live from your childhood home? I live seven hours away. Sad face.

Who is your favorite author? Lee Smith What book is your all-time favorite? Fair and Tender Ladies

Did your parents have a phrase or saying that you find yourself using? Oh, yeah! My dad would say "Patience is a virtue," and "You can't push a rope, but you sure can pull it." My mom would say, "Close the door! We're not paying to air condition all of Edgeworth Addition." I say all those things to my kids.

What's the name of the first story or essay you wrote that was published? Fatigue

What was the name of the publication? Michigan Quarterly Review

What's the name of the first manuscript you published? The Baddest Girl on the Planet

What word best describes your writing process? Sporadic

Sunrise or sunset? Sunset

What’s your favorite color? Aqua

What’s the first thing you notice about someone when you meet them? Smile

What’s the best compliment you’ve ever gotten? When ever someone says they really connected with something I've written.

In which subject were you worst at school? Math

In which subject were you best at school? English

What advice would you give your young self? It's ok to be who you are.

Cat person or dog person? Dog

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would that be? I'm pretty happy here in NC.

Tell me one secret about yourself that might surprise everyone. I really love the Kardashians.