Poetrydog

Thanks a lot for the answers, they're great. A lot of inspiration!

Couple of questions: 1. What advice do you have to aspiring writers? 2. Did you take any courses and/or education to be better at writing? If so, what? 3. Where were you when you first heard and editor was interestedin your book? 4. How did you keep going with all the obstacles in the way?