How did you make the leap from forensic psychology to young adult novels?
Actually, I’ve been writing for 20 years, so the writing came first. During a quiet spell, I decided to go back to school and do a doctorate in Clinical Psychology, and I found myself interested in forensic psychology. I’ve never used my forensic psychology training in a novel, but I hope to, someday. The trouble is, I find myself writing light, funny books and I just can’t seem to get away from that. What kind of clients do you work with and what types of issues do you help them with? I work as a clinical psychologist in a really lovely group practice in Delaware. My clients include both adults and teens, and I’m seeing a lot of anxiety and depression, partly due to the economy. Occasionally I work with creative people; artists and writers, and that is especially rewarding. Artists have to deal with constant rejection and disappointment and I feel I can really help them with those issues since I’ve experienced them first-hand… I think everyone naturally starts thinking about resolutio
