Q: What was the hardest part of writing your book?
A: The hardest part was coming up with the basic idea. I have to be passionate about a project to be able to carry it through to fruition. If the premise doesn’t grab me, then it’s a waste of time.
Q: When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?
A: I was inspired very early on and seemed to have a natural talent that was encouraged by family, friends and teachers.
Q: How long does it take you to write a book?
A: Once I know where the book is going, I can usually have a first draft in two to three months. After that comes the real work...re-writing.
Q: What is your work schedule like when you’re writing?
A: I have a three-pages per day minimum when I’m working on a book. Sometimes, if I’m stuck on a scene or a plot problem it can be utter agony to get those pages done. At other times, I’ll write ten, fifteen, or twenty, but that doesn’t give me license to slack off the next day.
Q: What would you say is your interesting writing quirk?
A: I don’t know that I have a quirk, per se. If I do, it’s not an interesting one.
