How much of my “real life” is in my books?

How much of my “real life” is in my books?

I received an email the other day asking me that very question. As an author, I think it’s impossible to keep real life from seeping into my books, and I think most authors would agree. But just how much goes into books? Are characters based on real people? What...

Cohen’s Playlist

When writing a book, the characters are always chattering in my head. Cohen was particularly talkative, even putting together his own playlist. Usually, while driving, a song would come on the radio and it just “fit” the story perfectly. So, here’s...