A.K. Small's debut novel is Bright Burning Stars.From her Q&A with Deborah Kalb:
Q: How much did you incorporate your own experience as a ballet student into Bright Burning Stars?Visit A. K. Small's website, Facebook page, and Twitter perch.
A: I love this question. I think a big part of why I began writing BBS was to re-enter the world of ballet, almost like allowing myself a do-over, if you will.
I quit dance at the height of my potential and later deeply regretted my decision. I used the memory of my own “studio” and “stage” experiences a lot while drafting the story. The physical aspect of ballet and the various dance scenes are very much me inhabiting my old dancer body and...[read on]
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