Interview with author Wade Flaming

How did you get into writing novels?

When I got laid off from my job, I received a decent severance package. It gave me time to explore my options. I considered different fields and thought about writing. Only I didn’t realize how hard it was to make money at it, even with a great imagination. Writing seemed easy to me, and I remembered how much I liked literature in school. Also, the November writing challenge was beginning about then, and that’s how I wrote my first novel.

What do you like the most about it?

I like using my imagination to create stories. I find both writing and editing enjoyable.

What do you like the least about it?

The social interaction and social media side of writing is a little off-putting. I know it is part of the business, but it is still something I have been avoiding.

Where do you find other people who do the same work?

My first exposure was to another woman at work who was writing novels. Other than that, this group is the first one where I have met other writers.