Goodreads asked R.R.S.:

What’s the best thing about being a writer?

R.R.S. A part of me is just crying at this question because it's so awful sometimes. Being a writer means you aren't just responsible for yourself anymore, but you've got these characters and worlds you have to nurture and take care of as well and it's a lot of responsibility because there's a chance the book might not do your vision justice or it totally flops or it does so well you don't know how to handle it. It's amazing having the experience of creating so much from your collection of memories and influences, but it's also terrifying and puts you in such a huge position of power. So I guess the best and worst parts are the same. Being a writer is being a parent; you're the creator and parent of stories and people and worlds. So it's awesome being a mommy to such cool things, but it's also so much stress and you still have to change diapers and do all the heavy lifting that comes along with parenting.

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