Infrequently Asked Questions

That we have something in common, for one. And, other than always read, always write, learn as much as you can about everything, and about the publishing world, I can tell you that I know it's tough. God, I know. But I'm going to quote Tom Hanks in A League of Their Own.

"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard…is what makes it great."

Sooner or later, someone will see that potential.

Why do you have a website if you're not a published author yet?

Because I believe in the phrase, "Dress for the job you want, not for the job you have." I work every day toward a goal I intend on reaching. I take this very seriously. I need a website as a way for professional contacts to communicate with me, read about my books, and credentials.

Where do you get your ideas?

I'm sure most writers would agree, the most random places. In a dream, while watching a movie, while reading a book, glancing through a magazine, eating dinner, talking with friends, inspired by the holidays...really, everywhere. Every time I get an idea, I write it on a Post-It and draw a star. I go through my Post-It's each month (gathering between 50 - 100) and look for all the ones with stars. Those, I know, are writing-related.

Are any of the characters you write about based on people you know?

Some, yes. And people I don't know. And even cartoons and video game characters, sometimes! My aunt used to work at an eye doctor around 2004/2005. She spoke to a patient about me and my story, and her patient loved the idea so much, she asked my aunt to tell me that she would love a copy of the book when it's published, and to please use her name in it. She was Indian, and her name was very unique: Sivaselvi.

Sivaselvi has a "cameo" in one of my books.