Bookend McGee asked Fred Van Lente:

I'm gonna sound like such a gushy fan but you are one of my fave authors of all time. I'm a writer. It's my dream to write as wittily and pace-ily as you. Or even half as much. How long does it take you to write your novels? What's your writing process? Please keep writing your novels. I've already re-read your 2 novels heaps of times! They are great, inspiring, so funny, so moving, and so deep too in flashes. Thanks!

Fred Van Lente Thanks for the kind words! If you're talking about the actual writing process, that usually takes about 6-8 months, but then I write multiple books at a time. (And comics, games, etc.) I try to work on one project in the morning and a different one in the afternoon to keep you fresh.

Pro tip my friend: If you're a writer, use your real name in your avatar/handles! This business does not reward shyness.

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