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Other writers definitely influence my writing. What encourages me and inspires me is when I read a good book. It makes me want to be a better writer.
I'm amazed how the tiniest moments grow into books.
When I was young, I was very shy and quiet, because we moved all the time. My dad was in the Navy, so we moved every two years.
Although I sometimes enjoy writing from an adult's perspective, I feel dedicated to the coming of age story - that part of a young person's... →
I always tend to write about outsiders. And what's been fun for me is, as I travel around and visit schools, is that other kids that feel the... →
When I begin to write a story, I usually know how things will end. It's the journey toward that point I must discover. The process is sometimes... →
Write every day. Make writing a part of your life, but also don't be afraid of learning from others because I think you can. I still try to think... →
Although I always loved reading and putting words on paper, I never thought about becoming a writer until I was twelve.
I have to re-write a lot. I couldn't tell you how many drafts I write, but I know I've done at least twenty rewrites on each book.
I hope the wonder of what happens to my characters never goes away. That yearning keeps me writing.
My biggest disappointment is that once I'm finished working on the characters, I really do expect to see them in the flesh one day.
My favorite book is 'To Kill A Mockingbird' by Harper Lee. It is multi-layered, and I see something new in it every time I read it.
One of the reasons I write is to be in other people's skin.
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