I read letters and journal entries by [Georgia] O'Keeffe (which were infinitely more useful than any critical analysis of her work).
Liza CampbellI was envious of [Vincent] Van Gogh because I could never make a painting that beautiful! (Ridiculous, I know.) That was when the character of Ivy [Wilkes] began to take shape for me.
Liza CampbellFrom beginning to end, the novel [Dissemblers] took about three and a half years to write. I didn't write it chronologically.
Liza Campbell