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I managed to fit most of the writing to evenings and weekends, and my wife has been very supportive.

I always had a strong support system. My parents always supported the stuff that I did.

I think that with the proliferation of writing programs, people tend to forget that you also have to get used to working alone, and you have to be your own support.

My wife has been incredibly supportive of me as a writer. Trying really hard to make sure I get the space and time I need to work as a writer and being willing to make some of the sacrifices that you have to make to live the life of an artist.

I have thought you could not give everything to your books and also to your children, so for a long time, I thought if I had a child or a family, I'd think, 'How would I support them?' because basically I would stop writing.

My family and friends have been monumentally supportive from well before I was a published author.

I had to wait for a long time before I could support myself with writing. However, being a writer is what I have most wanted to be, from the time I was a child.

I've had a family my entire adult life; I started raising kids when I was 21. I suspect that being part of a family has probably informed my life as a writer as much as anything else has.

I was 37 years old. I wanted to support myself by writing.

My parents have been my biggest support. Had it not been for them, I would have not been able to be the confident and fearless person that I am today.