“I've wanted to write novels almost as soon as I figured out what a novel was! I just loved reading stories and telling stories and I wanted more than anything to be able to write them as well.” Alaya Dawn Johnson responded to personal questions about life, the writing process, and current literary inspirations.
Read More“As a young reader, that sense of transport I got from an immersive reading experience was intoxicating. I wanted to give that experience to someone else.” Tochi Onyebuchi responded to personal questions about life, the writing process, and current literary inspirations.
Read More“I was born an author.” N.K. Jemisin responded to personal questions about life, the writing process, and current literary inspirations.
Read More“To document my family stories so my son wouldn't lose touch with where he comes with, with his heritage.” Ann Dávila Cardinal responded to personal questions about life, the writing process, and current literary inspirations.
Read More“Being an author allows me to combine all the things I love: writing, reading, animals, travel, Japanese culture, food, and fun!” Debbi Michiko Florence responded to personal questions about life, the writing process, and current literary inspirations.
Read More“I've always loved books and I decided I wanted to write the types of stories I wanted to read.” Camryn Garrett responded to personal questions about life, the writing process, and current literary inspirations.
Read More“I had so many stories I wanted to tell. I couldn't help myself.” Tracey Baptiste responded to personal questions about life, the writing process, and current literary inspirations.
Read More“I seriously dedicated myself to becoming an author after seeing how few Asian American stories had been published.” Katie Zhao responded to personal questions about life, the writing process, and current literary inspirations.
Read More“For years I told my story in pieces. I had finally gotten to a place where I knew it was important to tell the totality of my story.” George M. Johnson responded to personal questions about life, the writing process, and current literary inspirations.
Read More“My favorite memories have been walking out of my neighborhood, walking down the block to the four train on “good days,” and knowing I am worthy. And if I am worthy everything and everyone around me is too.” Lorraine Avila responded to personal questions about life, the writing process, and current literary inspirations.
Read More“I wanted to write the book I didn't have as a teenager.” Arvin Ahmadi responded to personal questions about life, the writing process, and current literary inspirations.
Read More“As a book editor who is Bronx born and raised, I am so excited to celebrate the 3rd year of The Bronx is Reading.” Norma Perez-Hernandez responded to personal questions about life, the writing process, and current literary inspirations.
Read More“I wanted to give readers the same kind of joy and comfort that romance novels brought me.” Kate Clayborn responded to personal questions about life, the writing process, and current literary inspirations.
Read More“I also wanted to write the kinds of books I never got to read growing up.” Claribel A. Ortega responded to personal questions about life, the writing process, and current literary inspirations.
Read More“After doing various other jobs one day I decided to pursue my old dream of being a writer and wrote my first story.” Kwana Jackson responded to personal questions about life, the writing process, and current literary inspirations.
Read More“I love telling stories to kids, and this was the best way to keep doing that.” Adam Gidwitz responded to personal questions about life, the writing process, and current literary inspirations.
Read More“I became an author with the hopes of telling my story in its purest and most authentic form. To make room for voices and journeys similar to mine.” Roya Marsh responded to personal questions about life, the writing process, and current literary inspirations.
Read More“I wanted to see more of my world reflected in the books I read.” Ruby Lang responded to personal questions about life, the writing process, and current literary inspirations.
Read More“Favorite memory is listening to Prince for the first time in my cousin's house on Webster Avenue. I was about 6 years old.” Sarah Gonzalez responded to personal questions about life, the writing process, and current literary inspirations.
Read More“These days, I'm living by the idea that getting it done is more important than getting it perfect.” Melissa Rivero responded to personal questions about life, the writing process, and current literary inspirations.
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