Write! Write! Write!

Lately, I’ve been reminded (again and again) that I’ve written seventeen novels (never mind the other stuff: novellas, comics, etc). Trust me, that feels like an unreal number — because when I launch into a new book it’s as if I’ve never written one before in my life. Each time is new. Each time is exciting and mysterious, and ultimately, a lot of hard work. I invest a great deal of myself in every project — but then, when it’s time and the story is done, I let go. I let go so completely, I f...