How has Smashwords contributed to your success?
It was recommended to me by a mate whose counsel I trust and that is key. I think there is a certain street cred to Smashwords which in turn reflects upon authors. It is all about the writing, but Smashwords is such a keen model to help get the work out there into the ether. I was happy to sign on early.
What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
That is hard to put into words. Freedom. Absolute freedom. To take the blank page and go anywhere and say anything without having to worry about censoring oneself. Bliss. To be the creator of worlds.
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