Goodreads asked I.M. Mayes:

What’s the best thing about being a writer?

I.M. Mayes Boring answer and I’m sorry, the best thing about being a writer is the writing. Creating a story from scratch and really using your imagination. I had a review on one of my books and although it was voted 5 stars which I appreciated and was thankful for. The review stated “I was potentially on drugs while writing it” first and foremost I wasn’t and I 100% don’t do drugs and barely have a drink very rarely on a special occasion. So I don’t recommend drugs/drink or advocate them at all. I laughed at the review and I did take it as compliment, even the greatest of stories and authors have been accused of this in the past. Let’s be honest it takes a really good imagination to create stories like the fantastic Wizard of Oz, Willy Wonka. I am sure authors have had this kind of thing said to them for years, but like I said it takes a good imagination and I see it as a positive that my imagination to create a new adventure maybe quirky or a bit out there because I think it’s essential for writing creatively. If you have no imagination I guess it would be a little dull I guess. I didn’t take it personally at all, so thank you for a great review 😀🫶👍

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