is quite different from the Baby-sitters Club. Which style of book is more challenging to write?
Well, by the time a series is well underway, the books are not as challenging to write. But the first few books in the series can be just as challenging as writing a single novel. The challenge between BSC #1 and A Dog’s Life were about the same. The book I did think was the most challenging was A Corner of the Universe, because it was the most personal. How do you like to write? Would you rather write mystery, fiction, nonfiction, etc.? The genre I feel most comfortable with is realistic fiction. I love reading mysteries, but I find them very difficult to create. I’ve had a lot of fun writing fantasy, but the genre that comes most naturally to me is realistic fiction. What advice do you give kids who want to be writers when they grow up? I think one important thing is to become familiar with all different kinds of writing so you can be a more discerning reader and writer. It’s helpful to keep a journal for writing practice, and more importantly, it’s a great source for story ideas. To
