The biggest thing was that second person allowed me to trick myself into revealing more about myself. It gave me an authorial distance to get closer to the action and emotions, if that makes sense.
Rob RobergeI have an MFA in writing. It is debatable if they are right for everyone, but I had a mentor who really changed my life, so it worked for me.
Rob RobergeSome of the biggest challenges were, page after page, standing naked in front of the reader.
Rob RobergeI wasn't doing much work when I was using and drinking. I have friends who did it (work), but I wasn't one of those people.
Rob Roberge