Jen Campbell asked Scott Hildreth:

Good Morning, I was reading some of the other question & answers that were asked of you & it sparked a question....You mention that you have always been a writer but now it is your only career & you describe your writing process--it sounds very demanding & exhausting. Do you enjoy the act of writing as much now as you have always have? or Do deadlines and rankings add stress to your craft? Is it still fun?

Scott Hildreth I have never been happier with my writing or my life. The changes in what I write have made writing not only a career, but something I actually look forward to on a daily basis.

My deadlines are self-imposed, and although I typically make them very difficult to obtain, the short schedules allow me to become immersed in my writing, and that level of dedication is more satisfying than a relaxing 'get it done when you get it done' approach. In the end, I look back at the stories and feel as if I have made new friends, and had new experiences in life. An exhausting schedule is a small price to pay for all of the friends I have made and it's almost as if I've been given the opportunity to live multiple lifetimes. In short, I love it.

My rankings aren't as important to me as most believe they are. I feel fortunate to have received the author and book/sales ranking I have in the last few years.

In my eyes, they are all the confirmation I need to allow me to understand my readers are enjoying my life as much as I am. And sharing it (the joy of the story) is really all that matters.

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