J.S. Andersen

In 1st grade they had a writing contest and I won. I did again in 5th grade. In my 9th grade English class we were told to write down goals. Mine was to write a book. It took my 30+ years to accomplish it, but I got it done.

I have an active imagination, example: If I look into a field with horses, a creak and an old shed, the story idea begins.

It really depends so I'd say 50/50,

All the time.

The idea came from my husband and we went from there.

Toddlers to grade school. I want to show that sharing and working together makes a happy ending.

I was going through a deep depression with personal problems. I felt the best way to pull me through was to write how I felt and hopefully it may help someone else.

I sit in my computer room, look out the window while listening to music and think of what the MC is thinking. What got me ideas on Hidden Secrets and Buried Secrets was reading in my journal I kept in Jr. and High School.

Hard question to answer. Lots of times I have to force myself to write.

Funny you should ask. The MC in Hidden and Buried Secrets is a reliving my life at that age and what I went through. It's my way of getting back and standing up for myself.

Yes. I want to explore on more action and adventure.

I have the idea and start writing.

I've learned how to better my writing and know that not everyone will like my books and not take it personally. We all have different interests.

Never, never give up. Even if you only write 5 minutes a day or at a time, you are writing. It doesn't even have to be based on your story. Carry a small notebook in your purse or car. When an idea crosses your mind, write it down because you will forget it. I also carry a small recorder in my purse. I've had interesting encounters with people who told out of the world stories. I retold what they said in my car and have used it in my story.