Growing up, I didn't know any writers and felt somewhat isolated.

I've seen fan art from readers that is professional-grade in quality.

Before I ever begin writing a new story, I have to sketch my characters out on paper. It's part of my process of understanding who they are.

As a writer, I try to appeal to the 'elusive boy audience' the same way I try to appeal to everyone: I do the very best I can to create interesting characters, addictive plots, tons of conflict, believable settings, unexpected plot twists, intriguing beginnings, and satisfying endings.

If I had to give one piece of advice to a budding entrepreneur, I would say: 'Aim big.'

I am an only child, so not only my father, even my mother is also very supportive of my career.

You can't be as old as I am without waking up with a surprised look on your face every morning: 'Holy Christ, whaddya know - I'm still around!' It's absolutely amazing that I survived all the booze and smoking and the cars and the career.

If you play college sports, it's not like you have to - the next step in your career is another sport. You don't have to go into another sport. If you play college sports, you obviously graduated with a degree.