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Once the travel guide came out and won an award, once I got an MFA in creative writing, once I sold my next novel, I finally started telling people that I was a writer. I remember how special that year felt.

I'm an active author: I travel to give readings and talks, although I know it's risky.

I wouldn't say that I'm a travel novelist, but rather a novelist who travels - and who uses travel as a background for finding stories of places.

I don't like to travel. Yet all my books seem to involve a journey.

When I began writing that I was able and did travel and met some fascinating people and also uncovered some history, which has not been discovered before.

I have been able to travel all over the country and see many places that I probably never would have visited. I have also participated in many charity events for worthy causes.

I've always liked the idea that writing is a form of travel. And I started my writing career as a mystery novelist for adults.

It's kind of amazing that people will travel because of a book. I admire that.

Travel definitely affects me as a writer.