Prior to getting published, the biggest emotional challenge was all of the rejection. It is easy to believe that your work really is awful. Now that I’m published I’m reeling from “imposter syndrome.” It took me a month to work up the courage to listen to my own audiobook, becauseContinue Reading
For me, the biggest emotional challenges of being a writer have been self-doubt and frustration. It’s been a long journey – 20 years, to be precise – from when I first began writing The Wayward Spy to its publication. The years were marked with near successes, gutting disappointments, and uncertaintyContinue Reading
The biggest physical challenge is being sedentary. My two favorite hobbies—writing and reading—require no more from me than sitting still and turning pages or typing. And I’m way too comfortable with that. For example, I’d never look up from my computer and say, “Hey! You know what? I think I’llContinue Reading
I’m a big believer that the quality of my work is directly related to how my body feels, so I try to be good to myself. Exercise makes me a better writer, so I typically fit something in every day. A good workout is like a mind cleanse; it resetsContinue Reading