Benita Schontag lives with her husband Peter in the San Francisco Bay Area. She graduated from U. C. Berkeley in 1975; studied writing, which included the course "Method Writing by Mail" at the University of Massachusetts; and started writing short stories after her retirement as a legal secretary. "Schontag's Short Stories, Volume One" is her first book.
What motivated you to become an indie author?
I love to write about different characteristics in people, their weaknesses, strengths and desires. In my three stories these traits are brought to light in the main characters.
What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
I like to write endings that surprise, shock or amuse people.
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