Behind the Pages: Shannon Luders Manuel Reveals the Untold Inspirations Behind The One Who Loves You
Maybe I would have had a stronger connection to my dad’s narrative if I had grown up with him in a larger family setting like I had with my white family, where I could have listened to him talk with other adults instead of just with me. I think that’s maybe what made that narrative so special, and something I could claim for my own.
MDH: Can you tell me more about your publishing path from the perspective of a debut author — how long did it take to write, did you have an agent, and how was the submission process?
