Oh, wow! I think the most difficult thing about writing characters from a male POV is knowing exactly what they're thinking and feeling. I mean, I'd like to think I know what they're thinking and feeling, but is it true? I write romance so I'm often writing from the premise that he's in love and wants to protect his woman. It's difficult to write a character that may not be so easy.
I've been writing since I was about sixteen. And no, I won't tell you how old I am.... you'll have to guess! haha I used to read all the bodice-rippers when I was teen. I devoured them. I surprised my mother let me read those! Writing wasn't necessarily something I just decided to do one day. It was something I was always interested in. I excelled in my English/Language Arts classes and I gradually started writing stories with a pencil and paper. It's just evolved over my lifetime.
I have a serious love/hate relationship with writing. I love it. It's my passion. But the emotional toll it takes sometimes can definitely be draining, especially when things just aren't coming together like I wanted or expected them to. My advice for aspiring writers is to not give up on your dream and realize that it takes time to build a following. Don't write to become wealthy. Write because you love it - and that's it! And when you hit a roadblock, take a step back and try a different tactic.
