Q&A

When did you start writing? Years ago my mom suggested that I write a story about something my
son had done that was cute. After writing it I wondered if I could sell it to a magazine. I don't think I ever
sold that story, but I decided to start writing stories and submitting them to magazines. Eventually I sold
about 40 stories.

What type of books do you enjoy reading? I read mostly adult mysteries. But I try to read lots of
books that interest kids too.

Where do you get ideas for the characters in your books? Sometimes they are purely my
imagination, and sometimes they are based on real people. But if they are based on real people I just
exaggerate certain characteristics of those people.

What are your favorite types of books for children? I like books that have good characterization and
have some humor. As I read books that I like I will add them to my web site.

Is it hard to become a writer? It takes lots of determination and you can't get your feelings hurt by
rejection letters. You just have to keep believing in yourself and listening to what others suggest.

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