In general, Americans like to be entertained. Canadians seem more suspicious of it.
I find myself moved by social justice issues. I'm not sure where that will lead me. I'm willing to nurture it.
I don't really get romance. Bring me fish or moose, not flowers.
I don't know if I have a book in me, but I'm sure I have more essays.
The States has more publishers and a wider range of aesthetics but so much more competition - the amount of writers vying for the same spot as you is staggering. I think they're different challenges, but equally frustrating when you're trying to get your foot in the door.
The push and pull of representing your world responsibly and your artistic license is a tricky balance.