Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
I grew up in a small town, and by doing that, I got to meet a whole lot of interesting characters. So either I was in a wild situation, or I heard a lot of wild stories that I hope has really influenced my writing style for the better.
When did you first start writing?
I wrote for years, but I never followed through with finishing any of my stories due to either procrastinating, or just lack of time. However, as I got older, I realized that the only way to write is to WRITE NOW RIGHT NOW! That has really influenced me, and finally finishing one 50,000 word novel has really influenced me more. Plus, sites like Smashwords has made it easier for me to write the stories I want without the fear of them being rejected by a publisher.
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