When did you first start writing?
I started my first book in junior high school inspired by the movie "Bridge on the River Kwai." I was so taken with the drama; I wanted to create it on my own. It was after college that I completed my first novel. It was terrible,
What do you read for pleasure?
I actually prefer to write for pleasure, but my favorite author is John Steinbeck. I love his offbeat characters and meaningful stories.
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