You were a marketing professional. How did writing happen?One of the stories in the book was written as a birthday gift?The characters in the book are unusual.Your influences?The book gives the sense that you're always on the move.So you don't feel rooted?You're being hailed as the next major IWE.Your forthcoming novel. Tell us about it.The most unexpected question at a launch?Are you giving the publishers generous doses of marketing advice?