Do you remember the first story you ever wrote?
I've been writing stories as long as I can remember. One that stands out vividly was called "The Flower Bug Mystery" and was about someone placing a bugging device in a bouquet of flowers. Giving away the plot in the title probably wasn't the best move, but hey, I was only 9 years old.
What is your writing process?
For starters, I need three large cups of coffee with sugar-free vanilla caramel creamer! After that, I sit at my dining room table with my small laptop and write as I look out the patio door. I set daily goals for myself and work to reach them. When I'm working on a book I typically write 5 or 6 days per week. I don't work from a detailed outline or a complex story board. Rather, I imagine the story in my mind and just type what I "see" like I'm a reporter. I prefer to see where the story takes me rather than follow a pre-set formula. Sometimes the ending isn't clear until I'm nearly finished with the book!
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