Questions About the Story of My Other Body

  • So. How are you doing now?
  • The compulsive eater, called "she" in the book, is you. Was it scary to include such personal
    stories?
  • Did your parents read the book?
  • Did they ever figure out what caused Joyce's weight gain?
  • What was the actual cause of Joyce's death?
  • What can I do for my [sister, mother, friend] who is struggling with her weight? I'm really
    scared for her.


Questions About Writing

  • How long did it take you to write the book?
  • Did you really remember all that stuff or did you make some of it up?
  • When I started reading, I thought the italics were your sister's story. Later I figured out they
    were yours. Did you do that on purpose?
  • What was the hardest part to write?
  • Are you writing another book?


Questions about Sunspot Press

  • Why did you decide to self-publish?
  • How hard is it to self-publish a book?
  • Why can't I find My Other Body in a bookstore?
  • Have you tried to get on Oprah?
  • Are you ever going to publish other people's books?
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