Goodreads asked David Farrow:

What’s the best thing about being a writer?

David Farrow The sheer act of creating something new. Don't get me wrong - writing absolutely requires hard work and discipline, but it's also an immense playground where anything is possible. Sometimes you can get so engrossed in a story that it starts to surprise you and take on a life of its own. There's something thrilling about letting your characters take you down a path you might never have expected before, and it can open up so many interesting avenues for your story.

I also love forming connections as a writer. Stephen King describes writing as "telepathy," in that a well-crafted story can put images and emotions in your mind simply by reading the words on a page. It's exciting to get swept up in a story and know that readers will feel the same excitement about it. It's a special bond between writer and reader, and I love when people reach out to me to share what they felt while they were reading. Every reader response makes all the hard work worth it.

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