Suggested questions for Author Interviews

Found this and worked it a little. Want to ask questions of our authors. Here is a format we are playing with at the Press.

1) When and why did you begin writing?
2) Do you base experiences and characters in your writing on someone you know, or events in your own life?
3) What books have most influenced your life most?
4) If you had to choose, which writer would you consider a mentor?
5) What book are you reading now?
6) Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest?
7) What are your current projects?
Do you recall how your interest in writing originated?
9) How do you research your book(s)?