Today we sit down with Irish author Maria Matthews. She shares with us her unique perspective on writing, her inspiration and a bit about her work.

Please enjoy this edition of 20 Questions.

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

While I was in Secondary School, about the age of 15 but I didn’t have the confidence to follow the dream then.

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

I have done the nanowrimo challenge and succeeded each time. But the research and development of the idea takes place before I sit to write the idea down. Truthfully approximately three months to write a novel.

Q3) What is your work schedule like when you’re writing?

I write as often as I can. However when I have an idea that I am working on I write before going to work, and…