What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
The greatest joy of writing comes when I receive readers' feedback. To know that what I created is enjoyed by another person is unquestionably the best feeling.
That being said, I enjoy writing regardless. It allows me to wander the world, to escape the mundane daily routine.
Do you remember the first story you ever read, and the impact it had on you?
I don't seem to recall the first story I ever read, but I remember some of the first books I read. They were books about cowboys and Indians, about justice and injustice, about wide-open spaces and friendships that transcended races, cultures, and territories. Those stories filled me with the desire to see the world, to experience adventure.
Later in life, literary fiction had a profound impact on me. Ever since then, I've been reading character-driven stories.
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