What are your five favorite books, and why?
"1984" by George Orwell
Dystopian literature at its absolute finest. I still have yet to read anything in the genre as captivating and unnerving as Orwell's story.
"The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky.
I didn't think I could actually "love" fictional characters until I read this book.
"The October Country" by Ray Bradbury
The perfect collection of short fiction.
"Angels and Demons" by Dan Brown
A story that approaches the "science vs. religion" debate in a way that is suspenseful, engaging, and clever.
"Zealot" by Reza Aslan
This book will challenge EVERYTHING you thought you knew about Christianity.
When you're not writing, how do you spend your time?
I am a part time actor. I've appeared in a few shows around the Minneapolis area. I also love long walks around the lake, and an evening with good friends.
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