Today we sit down with Virginia author Elmer Seward. Elmer is going to tell us about his interesting work, his inspiration and share a bit about himself as we sample his writing.

Please enjoy this edition of 20 Questions.

Q1) When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?

It’s funny; I never aspired to be a writer.  It began mostly out of boredom during exercise four years ago.  I began fashioning a plot and characters and then found myself compelled to put it on paper.

Q2) How long does it typically take you to write a book?

This question is a bit difficult to answer because I have written my three novels in overlapping timeframes.  As I am completing one novel, I am beginning the next.  Moving back and forth between novels makes the process longer, but I would say twelve to eighteen months is the average.