Being an intern wasn't what I thought it would be. But when you think about it, how can we ever guess in advance about what we'll learn and how we'll grow?

For my internship with Metamorphosis, I got to do several different projects, all of which helped me learn either...

Advice I would give to aspiring writers:

Read. All the time, in all genres. Always carry a book with you. Don’t go to sleep until you’ve read at least a chapter a day.

If you want to be a writer, just write. Don’t form a group and talk about writing. Don’t go out to coff...

How did you become a writer? Well, I've been writing since I was a little kid and no one had the good sense to tell me to stop. I come from a big family of Irish storytellers, I was just the only one who decided to put pen to paper. I used to write little Pokémon rip-o...

Happy’s Interview

Are you married? In a serious relationship? Leaving your options open?

Married…uh…hell no. I’m one of those thirty-something men who’ve never quite tied the knot or committed to anything serious. While some people might call it “commitment issues” – I c...

How did you become a writer?

I love stories. I’ve always been a reader, consuming books at an unsustainable rate. When I couldn't get my hands on something new, I would make up stories of my own. But to actually committing them to paper, finding the best version to ceme...

1) What did you have for dinner? Did you go out or eat in? Alone or in company?

I had enchiladas con arroz y frijoles—my favorite! My grandparents have a Mexican restaurant, and Mom works the night shift, so that’s where I eat every night.

But I’m not complaining, you kn...

How did you become a writer?

When I was 12, my 14-year-old brother passed away. I’ve never had a filter and spoke my mind as fast as thoughts formed. But losing my best friend so unexpectedly put a lid on my jar always overflowing with words. I’ve never liked journals b...

1. What did you have for dinner? Did you go out or eat in? Alone or in company?

I enjoyed grilled tuna with a side salad at my own place. I try to have a good portion of protein and fresh fruit or vegetables to stay in shape. Plus, life on a fishing vessel may require e...

How did you become a writer?

I can’t remember there ever being a time in my life when I didn’t identify as a writer.  As a child I always carried a notebook with me to write stories in.  Later, when I discovered poetry, I developed a deep and passionate love of the writ...

What inspires you to write?

I love creating. Simply put, it gives me great joy. I love writing, and it stems from a long love of reading. As a child, I'd stay up late, always pushing curfew, needing one more chapter. The first time I stayed up all night reading-- sunlig...