Christy Ann Conlin and I have a lot in common: approaches to narrative structure and strategy, favourite writers, and thematic concerns.

About a week ago, Christy Ann proposed interviewing me. As we worked on that between other responsibilities, my copy of Christy Ann’s new novel, The Speed of Mercy arrived. Its official pub date is 23 March. I devoured it and snagged a chance to review it for The Miramichi Reader.

Meanwhile, unaware I was reading The Speed of Mercy of quickly — the speed took me by surprise, too — Christy Ann finalized the interview with me. Her thoughtful and thought-provoking questions were most welcome. You can read the interview here.