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Goodreads asked N.J. Simmonds:

What’s the best thing about being a writer?

N.J. Simmonds The good: I made my passion into my job, and I get to inspire others. That's why I love writing YA, meeting teens and supporting them at a crucial part of their life.
The bad: Don't expect to earn a lot of money or be taken seriously by most people. Keep the day job if you can.
The ugly: Working in my pajamas from the sofa or my bed and not seeing anyone for days - which means I look a complete wreck most of the time.

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