Although I love feeling and having the smell of a physical book, I am personally glad of the invention of the e-readers. As I've gotten older, I've noticed more aches and pains in my shoulders and wrists which can make holding a book more difficult. Having the e-reader allows me to continue my passion for stories without the feeling the pain my body inflicts upon itself.
Honestly, I'm working all of the time. It's rare when I'm not working. Writing only occurs when I can fit it in between projects and workouts. But I'm a stickler for deadlines, so I do my best to keep to them no matter what.
Knowledge. Knowledge of history, of psychology, of religion...so many things. I'm a huge advocate of research. Personally, I want my books to have hidden layers within. On the surface, the Dead Dreamer series can seem like another angsty teen/young adult story. But if you harder, you might see hints that reference parts of history and lore.
Do not be in a rush to publish! Make sure your story is truly ready!
"To Dream is to Die" was technically finished over 10 years ago. But when it was accepted by Parliament House, I realized how much work it truly needed. I ended up rewriting the entire thing and every book afterwards. I tend to be impulsive, which got me into trouble in my writing journey. But you live and you learn.
