Hey David, can I ask you something a little different? When you write, do you feel like you’re sharing a story, or releasing something from yourself? I’ve always believed the why behind our writing says more than the what.
I do feel like I have released something, but since I often write via the first person perspective of my characters, I'm not really sharing "my" story. But it does feel good to get it published.
Absolutely, there’s something incredibly satisfying about getting it out there, even if it’s not your story exactly. Writing in first person can be oddly freeing, can’t it? You get to step inside someone else’s skin and still end up revealing parts of yourself without meaning to. Funny how that works.
My first book was Gilbert’s Gobstopper, published back in 1987. Since then, I’ve written across a range of genres, children’s books, adult novels, poetry, and even scripts for radio and stage.
I’m probably best known for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, which was fortunate enough to connect with readers around the world and received a few awards along the way.
Over the years, I’ve published more than 30 books. What drives me is a fascination with human nature, telling stories that feel honest, a little messy, and deeply human. I always appreciate when someone takes an interest in the work.
