Interview with Nancy M. Griffis

Published 2013-10-13.
What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
I love to create new characters and delve into their lives and quirks. Characters are, imo, what keep people coming back for more. That's what draws me in, at least.
What are you working on next?
Currently working on a 'cozy mystery' novel as well as gearing up for nano, which will be - oddly enough for me - a YA novel.
What do your fans mean to you?
Fans are awesome! The more, the merrier! It really makes my day to get an email saying someone's read and enjoyed one (or all) of my books.
Who are your favorite authors?
Marion Zimmer Bradley, Anne McCaffrey, Shakespeare, C.S. Lewis, C.S. Forester, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and many, many others.
Do you remember the first story you ever wrote?
I do. It was an eighth grade writing assignment and I chose a married Jewish couple escaping just before the start of WWII.
Do you remember the first story you ever read, and the impact it had on you?
I think the first "real" book I read was A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle and I was totally transported. I remember getting it from the library multiple times.
When you're not writing, how do you spend your time?
Watching tv, as uninspiring as that sounds. hehehehe
How do you discover the ebooks you read?
Friends' recommendations and random searches on content and/or tags.
What is your writing process?
Sketch out the characters first, then outline, then write. Sometimes I write by the seat of my pants, but not too often.
Describe your desk
A complete disaster. lol! I've got everything but my computer on it, which is why I write at the kitchen table, mostly.
Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
I grew up moving all around the state of MA. I think this made me a very flexible person. Also, my grandmother lived with us for quite a while and she was a huuuge reader. She always brought me to "Annie's Book Swap" which was a second-hand bookstore back in the day. I don't know if they're still around or not, but it was the fave part of my Saturdays.
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