A: Reading, watching movies and shows on Netflix, playing games, walking, etc.
FAQ
Q: What makes a writer great?
A: The same things that make a book great. It’s subjective. So for me a great writer wants to write and loves to be immersed in their stories. I think that passion for storytelling shines through and is felt by the reader.
Q: If you were to host a dinner party and could invite five famous people living or dead who would you invite?
A: I would invite a group larger than five. I would hand out invitations to spiritual leaders, rulers, politicians, generals, writers, artists, musicians, scientists, engineers, and actors. Which five would honor me by attending I have no idea, but I would hope if they heard the invite list they would all show up. It would be great to compare the leaders of their respective fields then and now. There would be a lot of lively discussion across a variety of topics and the entertainment from charades, concerts, cards, poetry readings, and spontaneous plays which would be fabulous. I would sit at their feet and listen.
Q: If you could take a vacation anywhere in the world tomorrow, where would you go and why?
A: Norway, because it’s always been a country I would like to visit. Even more so now that I’ve published a book with its setting in the country. I’d like to see the Northern Lights and travel down the fjords and try the food and see the architecture, and explore the wild life. I’d also place Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland on the itinerary.
Q: Would you consider yourself someone who likes to take risks?
A: I think putting your work out for the public is always risky. I’ve been on both sides of the creative process. At university in my studio classes, students and professors would critique my art. I did the same. As an avid reader and book blogger I’ve reviewed other authors informally. Part of every review is subjective and the rest is good to evaluate and use to improve your future work. I think the scary part for any creative endeavor is waiting for those critiques and reviews to come in. What if your story is loved? Can you live up to expectations? What if it’s loathed? Can you withstand the criticism? But I think the risk is worth it, especially if you like the story (and hopefully you do because you wrote it!)
Q: How would you like to grow as a writer?
A: I would like to get better at it all. I always believe that a talent can be improved upon. If I had to pick something specific then I would like to get better at narrative and voice first. I feel pretty comfortable with dialogue and world-building.
