What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
The greatest joy in writing is to become totally immersed in a fantasy world that becomes more and more real the further I explore. I love the way that characters grow and then take over the story telling. As a writer I just have to hang on for the ride and record what I see and hear happening. It's brilliant to know that this story and these characters are being revealed to me for the first time.
What do your fans mean to you?
It always delights me when i meet someone who has read my books or seen my plays or heard me perform my poetry. I find it very moving when someone takes the trouble to come up to me and thank me for something they have seen or read. As a writer you don't have the same public profile as, say, an actor and not many people would recognise my face but if someone want to talk about something of mine I am always happy to stop and chat.
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