It was important to me that the book didn't comment on being a teenager, but felt instead like a story told by a teenager.

I'd like to find a creative way to write a book that incorporates every Depeche Mode song ever.

Half the world is below average and it's not going to get any better.

Years of live storytelling and character acting have helped me with building vivid locations and scenes.

I think making any art requires a certain degree of high anxiety and total abandon.

It was important to me that the book didn't comment on being a teenager, but felt instead like a story told by a teenager.

I love creating individual short stories within chapters, but I want to get better at building consistent narratives from start to finish.