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An Odd Encounter

"Like I said, I love you so that means I am continually updating which means I post the chapters as I'm writing the book. Only once have I had an entirely complete book to post. Okay, let's do a speed round. I'll point, you ask, I answer. Good? Okay, let's get it."

"What kind of research do you do and how long do you spend researching?"

"Depends on the book and how much research is actually needed. Only if I'm dealing with something very specific like a job such as the Secret Service do I do a lot research. I do as much as I need to feel comfortable about writing it. Most of the stuff I write about I have a solid knowledge of."

"What is your favorite type of chocolate?"

"Chocolate."

"What made you become a writer?"

"Needing some way to be creative."

"Your writing style for The It Girl is very different and quirky from your other books. Do you plan on experimenting different writing styles in the future?"

"I hope so. I never want to stay the same, I always want to be branching out. I get bored easily and so don't want to feel like I'm writing the same book over and over again. Ow."

Joy gently tugged her leg out from under her and hopped about.

"Sorry, leg fell asleep." She rested her hand on the stool. "I'm good, keep going."

"Is there anything you love more than ice cream?"

"Jesus, my family, my books, and BTS."

"How can you keep up with all your books when you're writing several ones at the same time?"

"Faithfulness. I don't wait for a muse or inspiration to strike. I simply put myself in front of my computer each day and do it."

"What inspires you the most?"

"When people do what they love and succeed."

"Who is your role model?"

"My dad."

Joy hopped and sat back down on the stool, wiggling a little to get comfortable. Again, Mason wasn't sure there could be a more odd person. Unprofessional but somehow...endearing in her manner, yet her answers were clear and concise. She made no sense. He picked up his muffin and broke off pieces, settling further into his seat.

"Would you do an international book tour? If so, would you like to visit India?"

"Yes, though I don't think I'm big enough for that. And yes, it's a place that I think would be amazing to visit."

"When did your love of ice cream start?"

"Who can tell when one falls in love but only knows when one is full immersed in it."

"Which is your favorite book so far?"

"It's like asking which child is a parent's favorite. So clearly I have an answer: The It Girl but only because she's being the most amusing to me right now. It can change."

"What is your favorite animal?"

"A horse. They are majestic."

Mason would have said puppy with how much she resembled one. Eager, excitable and a little like something that is good in thought but in reality a little too much to handle in large douses.

"Who is your favorite author and series?"

"Ally Carter. And The Ascendance Series."

"How much longer do you think you can come up with greetings without repeating them?"