Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
I'd prefer to think that I haven't grown up yet. Unfortunately, my age works against me in this regard. The influences to my writing are the questions I've had that went unanswered.... You know, the big ones like what the purpose of life is, that sort of thing.
When did you first start writing?
I've written on and off my entire life. More importantly, I've read voraciously all my life.
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