Ask the Author: Erica Richardson
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Erica Richardson
One mystery in my life is my experience with OCD and GAD. My mental health journey is something I'm still learning about and processing. I'm currently planning on writing two books about my experiences with mental health, specifically OCD—one middle-grade and one YA.
Erica Richardson
Write! Even when you don't feel like it, write! And read a LOT.
Erica Richardson
I work on creating covers for my future books. I get all kinds of ideas while designing covers.
Erica Richardson
One day I made a piece of toast—well, I had planned for it to be toast. When the toaster popped, out puffed the remains of my toast: a cloud of ash.
Erica Richardson
I'd travel to the world of Patricia Wrede's Enchanted Forest Chronicles. I'd explore the Enchanted Forest, meet Kazul, and learn some magic from Cimorene.
Erica Richardson
Some kind of combination of: reading a LOT of dragon books, reading The One and Only Ivan, and our pet gecko, Luna.
Erica Richardson
I love knowing that a reader enjoyed a book I wrote. I also love it when the story takes me in unexpected directions and I have to figure out how to make the it work.
Erica Richardson
I'm planning on reading several Newbery winners. I'm also super excited about reading The Secret Zoo and Kenny & the Dragon!
Erica Richardson
Reading, spending time with my kids (they are so creative!), and going on walks outside.
Erica Richardson
I am currently working on Hoover's Horn, book two of The Cottonwood Chronicles!
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