Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
I grew up in a very small town in Central New York. Being part of a tight community where everyone knows everyone has made me who I am. It comes through in my writing, because most the time my stories are in small towns, it's what I know. You get to read about the 'he-said-she-said' 'everyone knows your business' side of small town life, along with a healthy dose of country living.
When did you first start writing?
I would say probably sixth grade when we first had the opportunity for a creative writing class.
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