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: 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...
Q: What do you hope readers take away from your work? Enjoyment, first and foremost. At the end of...
Q: Have your pets ever gotten in the way of your writing? You mean like this? (See above pic)...