N.C. Stow asked S.E. Sasaki:

Do you see writing as another way of "fixing" people, on a spiritual level?

S.E. Sasaki Hi N.C. Stow! Thank you for this question. Well, I have to be honest. Writing is a spiritual way for 'fixing' me. Lol. Writing is an expression of my inner self and very necessary as an outlet for me. Medicine is very serious. It deals with illness, trauma, disability, death, relationship problems, etc. Most people do not come to the doctor when everything is going fine. They come when they are troubled. But I do believe in the saying, "Laughter is the best medicine." I like to make people laugh and I did it a lot with my patients. My books, Welcome to the Madhouse and Bud by the Grace of God have a lot of comedic scenes sprinkled amidst the suspenseful ones. If I can take people's minds off of their troubles for a little while - make them laugh out loud, perhaps - then I will feel I have done what had I set out to do, which was 'entertain' people. If I can bring happiness and joy to someone, then I hope I have helped them on a spiritual level, at least for the moment. ;D

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