Why I Write, Reprised

I’ve already touched on this topic twice this year, most recently (on to honor the 200th anniversary of my US publisher, HarperCollins, via #hc200):

Why I Write

That piece referenced another post from earlier this year, on March 6:

Why Write

Clearly, you may say, the topic is much on my mind!

However, I’m reprising it today because recently a reader, Chris, wrote to me via my website, as follows:

“I love your books and don’t want you to stop writing. But after reading about what a slog it can...