My Most Anticipated Part of The Trip

Easy - visiting the homes of my characters from upcoming writing projects. These are places that have, until now, only been visible through the lens of my imagination.

This is easily as exciting to me as the prospect of visiting Tatooine or Hoth would be for a Star Wars fan.

I can tell you now that the goosebumps will emerge in full force the instant I step into Nijo castle, and walk across the nightingale floor, a trap designed to repel the most skillful of ninjas. And to see the landscape of rural China for the first time - is to know how other character felt at the beginning of their grand adventure.

I can't wait.