What inspires you to get out of bed each day?
My kids always get me up around six A.M., so I don't get much choice! Then there are the cats, the sunlight, the possibility of squeezing in a few hours of writing. But a nice cup of tea is usually the true motivating factor that gets me going.
When you're not writing, how do you spend your time?
I do a lot of thinking, thinking about writing. I'm constantly writing stories, chapters, changing what I've written, all in my head. If I'm lucky, I remember to write some of it down before I lose it. My family and I love to be outside, walking around, hiking, biking, looking at trees, and especially squirrel-watching. I love nature!
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