The marketing experts say an author needs a compelling biography. They say we should answer the following questions, because this is the information you, the reader, really want to know.
Why do I write? I write because I have an obsession with writing which borders on a mental disorder. I’ve often wondered if I can get medicated for this condition, but it’s much cheaper and easier to spend time at a keyboard.
How long have I been at it? I’d love to tell you I had some magical writing awakening, but the truth is I’ve been writing since I could combine a noun and a verb to form a sentence. Not sure when that was or what I used. Probably the red crayon on the kitchen wall incident. It was a good story, but not well-received.
What is my inspiration? I’m inspired to write so I don’t have to find another pastime. I’ve tried stamp collecting, golf and other forms of self-harm, and writing seems to be the least destructive to my mental well-being and the environment. I also I have an allergy to churning out books in a specific genre, which makes me a difficult author to follow. Sorry about that.
Do I have a pet, is it cute, and what’s its name? I do have a pet. My wife thinks it’s cute. It’s actually the embodiment of evil with a fluffy coat. Amongst other names, I call it the Anti-Bob. If you’d like to know why, read The End and Other Stories.
Thanks for reading,
MG
