The Interview

1. How did you come to be a writer?
2. Tell me a little about what you're working on right now. How did you come to start working on it?
   
3. What are you reading right now?
   
4. What's your favorite piece (that you've written)? Why?
   
5. Who's your favorite character? Why?
6. Where do you see yourself as a writer in ten years? Five? One?
7. Who's your favorite author? Why?
8. What's your favorite published work? Why?
9. What's the most difficult lesson you've learned as a writer?
10. Is there anything you regret? If so, what?
11. What's the most annoying question you've been asked by a writer?
12. What's the most annoying question you've been asked by a non-writer?
    
13. What do you want new writers to know about the craft that they may not learn in academia?
14. What is one short-term writing goal you've set for yourself?
    
15. Write your autobiography in six words.

My answers tomorrow. Feel free to answer the questions yourself (either here or by posting the questions on your own blog).