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A lot of banging in the head has built up over the decades, and for my own sanity, I needed to write. I wanted to see if I could tell an honest, organic story about characters that interest me.

I'm not really a plot writer - I'm more interested in the characters and sort of small events that propel the story forward.

I was fascinated by a compelling character embroiled in a controversial topic that told the story from a different point of view.

Whichever character I'm using and wherever I am in my mind dictates what kind of story I'm going to tell.

I don't ever want to impose something on the story. I want the story to tell me.

The kind of fiction I'm trying to write is about telling the truth.

I believe that the writer should tell a story. I believe in plot. I believe in creating characters and suspense.

I'm first and foremost interested in the story, the characters.

I have no particular reader in mind, but a passionate desire to tell an honest, moving story.