When did you first start writing?
I began writing as Technical Writer. Creating Process and Procedures Manuals from Technical Requirements. The subject matter was often complex and difficult to understand. I tried to create a document that simplified complicated procedures and used real life examples to help the user understand. One day I met a gentleman that wrote novels. I commented to him that "I wish I could do that." His response was "If you can make people understand this complicated stuff, you can write a novel."
I believe that conversation was my first motivation. It wasn't until years later that I began to write a blog. Eventually the blog became a series of short stories. The rest is history.
Do you remember the first story you ever wrote?
The first story I wrote was titled. "Chili Beef Soup". It was never published. I am not sure it was worthy. It made sense to me at the time. I don't think it would have been well received.
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