Liselott asked Cat Winters:

I'm curious about your writing habits; when, where and even how?

Cat Winters Thanks for the question, Liselott. I have two kids and primarily write when they're in school, although I often squeeze in extra time in the evenings and at night. When I'm working to meet a deadline, I also head to my library with my laptop on the weekends. Mainly, I work in my home office, but sometimes, when I need a change of scenery, I'll write in a local coffeehouse. Once a week, I meet up with author friends and write with them, which makes for a really nice support group.

The "how" is a harder part to answer. Usually when an idea for a book hits me and begs me to write it, I jot down notes, conduct research, and confer with my agent. Then I sit down and start writing. When writer's block hits, I get up and take a walk or spend time reading. I wait until I've figured out how to approach my troublesome scene before I sit back down with it again. Sometimes my characters and I simply need a little time apart. :)

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