Where do you live?

St. Petersburg, Florida.

What tips do you offer for aspiring writers?

Just do it. Keep a journal, and don’t let anyone tell you what to write in it. Read authors whose work you admire. Keep a notebook or something to read on your nightstand so you can reach over and be productive when you can’t sleep.

Why do you have two middle names?

Because when I was born, my parents named me Dalia Michele Wheatt. My brother, who was 4 at the time, felt left out of the naming process, so they let him throw in Nicole for good measure.