Chevalier's immersion in crafts like embroidery, quilting, and glass-making enriches her character development and storytelling, allowing her to authentically embody their experiences.
The pandemic greatly affected Chevalier's research process, emphasizing her need for real-world experiences over virtual ones to create meaningful narratives.
Chevalier believes that engaging with the actual activities of her characters, even as a novice, leads to deeper insights and richer storytelling.
In her creative process, small, lived experiences shape her writing, demonstrating the importance of tactile, sensory details in developing her characters and settings.
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