I was loosely aware that most of my characters were fundamentally selfish people, but I didn't intentionally make that a theme.
Liza CampbellOne thing that was inspiring to me in my research about [Georgia] O'Keeffe was to learn that in addition to her success she had very hard times, and times when she was frustrated and uninspired.
Liza CampbellWriting a book set in New Mexico was partially a way to express my own love for the state, and partially a way to prudently follow the advice to write what you know.
Liza CampbellThe book [The Dissemblers] officially came out two weeks after my thirtieth birthday...am I still young?
Liza CampbellI did make several trips to the very wonderful [Georgia] O'Keeffe museum. Besides the art (my favorite paintings are from her Pelvis series) my favorite thing about the museum is the architecture. I love how enormously tall the doors are - it is like going into a church. There is also something home-like about the layout of the museum. I wish I could live there!
Liza Campbell