Goodreads asked Susan Schaefer Bernardo:

What’s the best thing about being a writer?

Susan Schaefer Bernardo Everything :) Seriously, one of my favorite things about being a writer is keeping my creative well filled. I love traveling, going to museums, doing art, tidepooling and getting out into nature, trying new activities. I love that it is my JOB to stay inspired and seek out interesting experiences. A picture book I am working on now, for example, was inspired by a trip to Paris, where I spotted a little bronze cat in the window of an antique store and asked more about the artist. I am choosing to set my books in places that I want to visit, so that I have another reason to go - research! A few years ago, I took glassblowing classes so that I could add realistic details about a character in my upcoming YA novel Inspired.

Another thing that I love about writing children's books is doing school visits to share my work with kids and teachers. I LOVE that!

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