novel thinking
An interview with
Win Charles Author of I, Win and The View from My Heels Shelf Unbound: Your first book, I, Win, is an autobiography about living with Cerebral Palsy. Your new novel’s main character has CP. Did fiction give you more freedom in writing about the challenges of disability? Win Charles: I do feel that fiction gave me more freedom to express my true feelings. I had gotten tired of writing about my own experiences with cerebral palsy and felt like I needed a new avenue of release. Plus I wanted to have a vehicle to reach teens. Shelf Unbound: Both of your books are inspirational for people facing any challenges. As a writer, what do you hope your books deliver to the reader? Charles: That they can accomplish any dreams they set their minds to. Shelf Unbound: What book can we expect next from you? Charles: Because I use Apple’s Siri for dictation, it usually takes me about a year from concept to full finished manuscript. Then I send it to editors that make it absolutely fantastic. I have two manuscripts already in the works, and I’ve also contributed to another book.
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JUNE/JULY 2014