From Russia with Love: Annemarie O'Brien on Borzois and Writing

In this episode of 'Mindful Happy Kids', hosted by Dr. Elisabeth
Paige, children's book author Ann Marie O'Brien discusses her
journey as a writer, her love for dogs, particularly Borzoi, and
the inspiration behind her middle-grade novel 'Lara's Gift'.
O'Brien shares her experience working in Russia during the late
1980s, her fascination with Russian culture and history, and how
these influenced her writing. She also talks about the challenges
she faced in her writing career, the importance of persistence,
and her goals for the future, including her ongoing projects and
personal aspirations. The conversation touches on her blog about
dog books and her commitment to authenticity and detailed
research in her storytelling.


You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at
www.mindfulhappykids.com.