When and why did you begin writing?

I began writing way back when I was a kid and I fancied myself as someone who had things to say that everyone would want to hear.  I stopped writing for a long time, though, maybe thirty years. I did other things like draw and paint and take photographs.  I started again when I moved to my current location in 1994.

Are you a full-time or part-time writer and how does that affect your writing?

I am a part-time writer with a full-time day job, a family, and a lengthy commute. I use my commuting time to write so that works in my favor. I generally trade off sleep to get my writing done. Some days, though — full-time writer!

What are some day jobs you have held?

My first adult job out of college was as a paralegal. My first and one…