I traveled a full two years with 'Language of Flowers.'
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I've always loved the language of flowers. I discovered Kate Greenaway's 'Language of Flowers' in a used bookstore when I was 16 and couldn't believe it was such a well-kept secret. How could something so beautiful and romantic be virtually unknown?
I work with language. I love the flowers of afterthought.
Very early in life I became fascinated with the wonders language can achieve. And I began playing with words.
Writing has always been an interest of mine, and 'The Language of Flowers' combined my experience with foster care with something I've always wanted to do.
When I visited Ireland with my father and heard the people on the farm talking, I couldn't believe the gift of language they had. I felt very untalented.
I travel like a maniac. I travel more than anyone I know. I love learning the languages.
Flowers are an easy, eloquent expression of love at a time when words can seem clumsy and inadequate.
I was also in love with the English language.
I don't think there is anything magical about the language of flowers in real life or in my book.
I lived and languished.