Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
I grew up as a child in many different states, from California to Minnesota, to Iceland to Virginia, then to Florida. This all stemmed from being a Navy brat. Yes, it influenced my writing. I suppose it influenced me by making me more open-minded to other places and different types of people. It also forced me to leave friendships behind and rely more on my own mind to entertain myself in the interim. I suspect that's why I started making up stories.
Describe your desk
They say a clean desk is the sign of a sick mind. Guess I'm safe there! Cluttered is the word to describe my desk. But everything has its own corner, at least. As I finish one project, I can purge or put away one stack or notebook. So it is not just a static clutter; it is all useful.
Read more of this interview.