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Sara Lynne George Blurs the Lines Between Reality and Fiction through her Debut Memoir
The inspiration for “I’ve Never Been to France: She/Her” goes deeper than my own recent experiences with trauma recovery.
From a young girl writing poetry in her room, Sara Lynne George delved into the depths of her emotions, capturing the pain and intensity of her experiences. Her debut novelette, I Have Never Been to France: She/Her, draws heavily from her own traumatic past, tackling issues of sexual abuse, addiction, and a quest for safety.
Through her protagonist Lauren, she merges fact and fiction, creating a powerful narrative that blurs the lines of reality. In our exclusive interview, we learn about her pivotal moments, healing journeys, and raw honesty that define her touching storytelling.
Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to write “I Have Never Been to France”?
As a little girl, I never wanted to write about crushes, and boy bands; I relished in the depression and pain, because that’s when I felt alive. That’s when the human came out and I could explain my intense emotions on paper. The inspiration for “I’ve Never Been to France: She/Her” goes deeper than my own recent experiences with trauma recovery. In fact, a large…
