This is how I draw myself.

Different writers describe how they make up stories differently. I make a home for stories, and they just move in. I feel like I don’t really make them happen, I let them happen. I make sure they have food, water, and fresh air, and I observe them. The place where stories happen for me is just above my head and to the right. Where and how do you make things up?

I have three kids. This is not going to surprise you but: I love them SO!

This is my favourite pen. I bring a couple of these everywhere I go. It’s a Pilot precision fine-liner V5 which stands for “very fine.” Indeed!

My favourite flowers are pussywillows. I grew up at latitude 54. Winters are long and dark in the North and pussywillows are one of the first signs of spring. I will tromp through any bog or melting-snow-filled ditch to see them because they always make my heart feel like a girl’s.