As the world continues to muddle through, there is still much to celebrate. Today, I'm excited to chat with Sage about her pages penned in pandemic.
What are some favorite books you've read during quarantine?
Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit by Jaye Robin Brown & The Falling in Love Montage by Ciara Smyth.
How has the pandemic affected your writing?
It’s helped me pause and reflect on myself as a writer, ponder what my goals are, and try new things.
Are there any projects you are excited to keep working on? If so, can you give us any details (no spoilers please!) about your project?
Yes! I am currently working on a sapphic rom-com that takes place on a lake and it’s super soft and super sweet and I can’t wait to keep working on it!
If asked ten years from now what the past few months have taught you about being a writer, what would come to mind?
In order for my writing to feel authentic, I have to look at myself and my life deeper than just the surface.
Have there been any fellow writers or people in your life who have helped you stay connected during the pandemic?
Yes! I started a server on Discord for LGBTQ+ called Pride Writing! for writers to connect with one another and it’s been a great way to feel connected and like I’m part of the community, and we even help each other stay motivated!
Is there anything that excites you about the changes being incited in the publishing world in light of recent events?
Absolutely, a lot of really good conversations are happening that have needed to happen for a while, especially in regards to how we treat work about LGBTQ+ topics, stories, characters, & the authors that write them.
Are you a plotter, pantser, or somewhere in between? Has this changed during the pandemic?
I’m usually a hard pantser, but now I’m more in-between. My sense of structure has flown out the window just in general so I need to implement structure somewhere, my writing seems to be a good place for it right now.
Where is your favorite place to write? Has this changed during the pandemic?
My favorite place to write is definitely the library at my university or on the porch of my house on Lake Winnipesaukee.
If you curated a playlist for writing life in the pandemic, what top 5 songs would be on your list?
1.) "august" - Taylor Swift
2.) "Feels So Nice" - The Wrecks
3.) "Slowly Spinning Room" - OK Houston
4.) "Stay" - Post Malone
5.) "ARE WE STILL FRIENDS?" - Tyler, The Creator
Without too many spoilers, what is your favorite scene you've written since the pandemic began?
It is a scene from my current project where the main character and her love interest confess feelings for each other!
While the future is just as unknowable as ever, what is something you are most looking forward to this year?
I’m looking forward to the holidays this year! It’ll just feel nice to finally make it there.
Is there anything else you would like to share?
Stay safe!
ABOUT sage
Sage has had a fascination with storytelling since she was a child, building plot lines with dolls and stuffed animals. She has since become a fiction writer, primarily of sapphic romantic comedies, as well as a poet. Right now, she is in her final year of her Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing & Fiction from Southern New Hampshire University (On Campus).
Don’t forget to check out Sage’s status on Twitter to learn more about her efforts helping LGBTQ+ writers connect. And to learn more, follow Sage and her writing journey on Twitter and Instagram!
Thanks for chatting, Sage!
