(This interview was published at http://www.AskWendy.wordpress.com) How did you get started as a writer? I started in consumer packaging, writing and editing for companies such as Anheuser-Busch, Nestlé and SC Johnson. What does a typical day look like for you? When I’m not working my part-time job (out of my home) for a design agency in Chicago, I do housework to relax me and let my mind develop my story. Then I spend solid chunks of time getting it all into my laptop. Around this time I’m also sending pitches and gathering media contacts. I do most of my writing in bed. As strange as that might sound (and don’t tell my chiropractor), I find there are no distractions there. I’m also so comfortable that I don’t want to get out, so I’ll keep working. Tell us 3 interesting/crazy things about you 1. I’ve flown and landed an airplane 2. I cannot drink soda because the carbonation hurts my mouth. 3. When I have writer’s block I soak my hands in warm water.