What do you read for pleasure?
I like reading biographies of rock stars, mathematicians and historical figures. Some of my favorite authors are Truman Capote, Jane Austen, Patrick O'Brian and William Manchester.
Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
I grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Therefore, every sentence I write is imbued with the majesty of Pikes Peak.
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