I know that some of the things which happen in these stories are not likely, but sometimes I wonder if they are not possible in some way.

I want people to read them and enjoy the experience and feel entertained. A lot of the best stories revolve around strange people, people whose decisions and logic and circumstances are not easily understood.

I make films about people with disabilities as well and I think this question is more relevant in regards to these documentaries where the actual person appears on film. I know these people are proud of who they are and what they are doing with their lives.

The first story I wrote was "Catface" which was later selected for The O. Henry Collection, so that gave me some confidence to try some more. Gathering these stories together was fun, but I realized when I read them that I have certain mental preoccupations and they keep recurring in my stories.

I like people who lead unusual lives, and very often a person with a disability fits into that category.

I want the situations and plots to be surprising and unusual.

I'm trying to write stories that are interesting and enjoyable.