Write What You Want to Read

My nephew Noah Collins is a singer/songwriter. Years ago, he told me the reason he started writing music was because he wanted to write songs he liked to listen to.

Many authors write books for the same reason. At the risk of sounding a bit narcissistic, I enjoy reading my own books, especially the fiction ones. By the time I finish writing the book, the characters have become my friends. They are real to me. Who doesn’t love visiting old friends every now and again? For me there’s a double r...