Frequently Asked Questions

Why did you want to be a writer?

Did you like to write when you were a kid?

What kind of books did you like to read when you were growing up?

What did you want to be when you grew up?

Do you write full-time now, or do you have another job, too?

What do you like writing better? Picture books or novels?

What’s your favourite book that you’ve written?

Where do you get your ideas?

How do you pick the illustrator for your picture books?

What if you don’t like the pictures?

Have you met any other authors?

Do you get along well with your publishers?

How old are your children now?

How old are you?

Do you have any pets?

Where can I buy your books?

Did you create your own website?

How can we arrange a visit to our school or library?

Do you offer writing workshops?

Will you come and speak at our upcoming conference?

Can you help me get published?

Do you have any advice for aspiring writers?

Okay, suppose I've done that and I'm sure I've got something that will rise to the top of the hundreds, or even thousands, of other manuscript in a publisher's slush pile?