Were there any specific professors at NYU who had a particularly strong impact on your decision to be a writer?
There were not any specific professors at NYU whose influence I could say made me become a writer. But rather the whole English Literature Department led me enthusiastically in that direction.
You’ve written both adult novels and children’s books. How does the process differ when writing a children’s book?
The process of writing a children's book is much different. I wrote the two children's books on a whim. They are much more lighthearted and fun to write. They were inspired by my two cats: Lulu and Lux.
Your plots have been described as “wild” and “hair-raising.”What is the craziest plot line you have ever come up with?

Has your career in tennis played any influence on the direction of your writing?
When I didn't quite make it on the pro tour, I turned my energy to writing and teaching. Otherwise, some subject matter deals with tennis, though I have never written a novel only about tennis.
Do you have anything in the works?
I'm currently polishing a new novel called Cats & Co. The protagonist is a cat with slightly misanthropic tendencies.
Hi - Your cat books sound extremely intriguing. We're lucky that all of our grandchildren are being raised in homes with lots of pets and so they've become animal lovers as well. I have a feeling they will enjoy your cat books (especially the one that's in the works.
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