What inspired you to write "Ten Years Later"?
I went through various periods of self doubt in the years after college. As I opened up to others about my frustrations I realized that nearly everyone, no matter their circumstance, was dealing with the same thing. That theme visions of what one thinks life SHOULD be versus reality really inspired me, and since I've always wanted to write a book anyway, I channeled that angst into writing "Ten Years Later."
How much of you personally is Carla?
A lot of readers assume Carla and I are the same person because we share a similar background; we're both New Jerseybased sports fans that are of Italian descent. Obviously, I drew on a lot of my life's experience in shaping a relatable fictional character, but Carla has her own set of unique circumstances that represent the plight of driven millennials everywhere trying to claim their stake in the world.
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