What motivated you to become an indie author?
I've always been a fan of do-it-yourself projects. When I first got into writing, I was horrified that traditional publishers take so long to accept or reject your work. And you can only submit to one at a time! As an indie author I have total control, and can accomplish things on my own schedule, without waiting on judgment from some far-away office.
What is your writing process?
Ideas come from strange places, and I never know when something good is going to spark my imagination. If an idea grabs hold of me, I'll form the story in my head, and then get the first draft down as quickly as possible, so I don't lose any of it. Then I'll spend a lot of time with my editor before presenting it to a critique group, and sometimes a few trusted beta readers. With their input, my editor and I put the final polish on the piece before putting it out for the public.
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