Interview with Hayley Perry

Published 2016-02-17.
Describe your desk
cluttered with books and origami.
What do you read for pleasure?
classic mystery novels and poetry
What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
the freedom of having a clear mind is the greatest joy of writing for me.
Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
I've been growing up in Idaho, and this has influenced the different personalities of the characters in my stories.
When did you first start writing?
I first started writing when I thought I had something to say.
What inspires you to get out of bed each day?
The fact that I get to talk to people I care about.
What motivated you to become an indie author?
family members that I've lost and miss dearly
When you're not writing, how do you spend your time?
laughing at puns and spending to much time overthinking
Do you remember the first story you ever wrote?
yes, I've rewritten it several times.
What is your writing process?
My writing process is to create character backstories, and then write what's on my mind.
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