I receive remarkable questions from students and readers—about stories, history, the process of writing, and all those dark, unexplored crevices in history. It never ceases to amaze me how inquisitive young minds can be. I learn so much for what I’m asked to consider or rethink, so whether you’re a young reader or not, ask away… Submit a question!
Q: What is your writer kryptonite? A: Bizarre, but true, facts are my kryptonite. When I am doing research,...
Q: Why is it important for writers to be avid readers? A: To become better writers. Here are two...
Q: How did you start writing short stories? A: As a challenge to myself. And partially an accident. I...
Q: Why are you writing short stories? You’re a novelist! A: I write short stories for two main reasons. 1. Finding...
Q: How do you make primary sources or well-known stories new and relevant? A: There are myriad ways to modernize...
Q: Are you a PANTSTER or a PLOTTER? A: For those of you unfamiliar with these terms, writers identifying...