Wise and inspiring, this is a must-read for artists of all stripes.”-Booklist **starred** reviewįrancesca Lia Block is the bestselling author of more than twenty-five works of fiction and nonfiction, including the award-winning Weetzie Bat series and her latest, The Thorn Necklace: Healing Through Writing and the Creative Process. “In this lyrical and haunting meditation on the craft of writing, Block… cracks open her psyche and lays it bare in the hopes of inspiring other storytellers-to-be. Named for the painting by Frida Kahlo, who famously transformed her own personal suffering into art, The Thorn Necklaceoffers lessons on life, love, and the creative process. Sharing visceral insights and powerful exercises, she gently guides us down the write-to-heal path, revealing at each turn the intrinsic value of channeling our experiences onto the page. In this long-anticipated guide to the craft of writing, Block offers an intimate glimpse of an artist at work and a detailed guide to help readers channel their own experiences and creative energy.

Her writing has been called 'transcendent' by The New York Times, and her books have been included in 'best of' lists compiled by Time magazine and NPR. The Thorn Necklace: Healing Through Writing and the Creative Process (Seal Press)įor devotees of Bird by Bird and The Artist's Way, a memoir-driven guide to healing through the craft of writing.įrancesca Lia Block is the bestselling author of more than twenty-five books, including the award-winning Weetzie Bat series.

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