What challenges or difficulties did you face while writing the novel, The Almond Tree? April 3, 2014 By Ask the Author › Category: General › What challenges or difficulties did you face while writing the novel, The Almond Tree? 0 Vote Up Vote Down Slice of Real Life asked 11 years ago 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Michelle Corasanti Staff answered 11 years ago The most difficult thing for me was to relive and remember the worst part of my life.