Diary of a Novel

Eugenia Price's Diary of a Novel is a companion to her novel Margarets Story, offering a fascinating view of the author's process as the novel developed week by week. It reveals her excitement as her story's characters emerge, her joy on "good" writing days, her anxiety in times of creative uncertainty, and her courage in resisting discouragement and discomfort.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 17 August 2021
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company

Eugenia Price's captivating account of the months she dedicated to sorting through extensive historical research and crafting Margarets Story, the third installment in her Florida trilogy, unveils a multitude of revelations. Accompanied by this journal, published as a companion to the novel, readers are granted a fascinating glimpse into the author's creative process as the story unfolded week by week. Here, Price shares her exhilaration as the characters in her story come to life, transcending the realm of her everyday existence and becoming more real to her than those around her. She also expresses her joy on "good" writing days, her anxiety during periods of creative uncertainty, her frustrations at unavoidable interruptions, and her unwavering courage in facing discouragement and discomfort, particularly during a period plagued by vertigo caused by labyrinthitis. Occasionally, Price sought isolation in a St. Augustine motel to work uninterrupted, while at home on St. Simons Island, she managed to continue with the novel while also being a caring friend to those in need.

In Diary of a Novel, readers will reconnect with many of the friends encountered in St. Simons Memoir and forge new connections with the author. Moreover, this behind-the-scenes narrative adds a fresh dimension to the reading experience of Margarets Story, enriching the reader's understanding and appreciation of the novel.

Weight: 190g
Dimension: 139 x 214 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781684427512