“I like to write stories that read like historical fiction about great,...” — Carol Berg Quote

I like to write stories that read like historical fiction about great, world-changing events through the lens of a flawed protagonist.

Writing is communication, and you don't know how you're doing until you put it in front of someone else's eyes. You also learn from critiquing other writers' work.

Write. Write. Write. Learn how to revise. No story is perfect straight from the keyboard.

For the 'Rai-kirah' books, I began with the image of Aleksander riding the great wastelands, and that quickly morphed into the desert. Because I wanted my slave market cold and miserable, I chose to set the opening scene in the empire's summer capital in the mountains.

I try not to make a habit of spending the whole year losing in the first rounds of events, but tennis is one of those sports where nothing is guaranteed.

I took a political stance early on, but I don't think my work is overtly political. I respond to events.

You certainly can't prevent all mental health problems - factors like genetics and traumatic life events certainly play a role. But everyone can take steps to improve their mental health and prevent further mental illness.

If you make the schedule exciting and make the events exciting, that is what guarantees you the people to come back if they had a good time.