Amy Wolf - Guest Author

Amy Wolf’s latest novel, The Misses Bronte’s Establishment, is a Kindle Scout Winner. She has published 38 short stories in the sf/fantasy press, and is a graduate of the Clarion West Writer’s Workshop. She has an honors English B.A. from the University of London.
What is the background noise when you write and why is it there?
Silence. I can’t concentrate with music or other distractions. Stop barking, for God’s sake!
What is your most recent excellent read (book, short story or essay) and why....