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Goodreads asked Joe Siple:

How do you get inspired to write?

Joe Siple Mostly by reading. I read all these amazing stories and just can't help but write my own stories. There are very few things in this world better than a good story.
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  • 6 years ago

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Annette
Annette asked Joe Siple:

Joe, Just finished the love story about Murray McBride..... incredible... I'm a voracious reader, 98% fiction, and it's been a long time since I cried while reading. Thank you so much. I look forward to reading more of your work. Will you please keep sharing your beautiful writing? Annette

Larry A
Larry A asked Joe Siple:

Hi Joe, Online with my book club here in Chicago on The Five Wishes... We all liked the book, but felt the ending was a little too contrived. Characters were great - plus I'm a big Cubs fan! What made you decide to change careers from sports journalism to writing a novel? Larry

Carla Chance
Carla Chance asked Joe Siple:

Mr. Siple , I just saw a recommendation for your Murray McBride series. Looking forward to reading it. Should I read the prequel before I read the other two books?

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