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8 Magazine/April, 2013

THE ANNE PLAN

Lucie Bernheim

Sitting down at my computer, I never knew Anne Mazer, the gifted author would write back to me. She writes Abby Hayes. I love her writing and I was lucky enough to get an interview with her. Enjoy this interview!

LB: What inspired you to write?

AM: I've always been inspired by all the wonderful books I've read throughout my life; there are so many of them I can't begin to list them!

LB: What is your favorite book?

AM: No favorites - too many that I love. But right now I just reread Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte and am totally in love with it. And I love the books of my Spilling Ink co-author, Ellen Potter.

LB: Abby Hayes is a favorite. What would've happened if the series was still in print?

AM: I miss Abby and her friends so much! But I'm not sure I know exactly what would have happened. I usually came up with the ideas right before I started writing. But it would be fun to imagine Abby getting a little more grown up, and maybe (gasp!) even going on to high school!! :-)

So what do you think? Anne sound cool to you? Read her books and you will fall in love! L.B

LUCIE BERNHEIM