Stuart, is there a certain page from a recent book, Star Wars or Red Olive, that you are particularly proud of and why? A page where you feel like you nailed it more than others. If you aren't comfortable patting yourself on the back so overtly, I have a back-up question. What issue/page of your current book are you working on right now? I find it interesting to hear where creators are in the process compared to what we are reading.

Hello.

I encourage you to read this post first. Every day, all day, I put in my best effort, but no, I would not say I am proud, and certainly not of recent material. Once I’m done, I find– for my own peace of mind– that it’s best to not revisit for a long time, if ever. I tend to see only the things I wish I’d had the skill, or foresight, or time, or talent to have done better, and that serves no one. Attachment leads to suffering. In addition, by the time a book is published, I’m usually concentrating on the next thing; I’d rather continue moving forward than dwell on something –a success or failure–complete and already in the world.

As to your followup, I’m contractually obligated (and pretunaturally inclined) to not discuss details of production.

-s