"For me it's always been the visitation of characters. Since I was very young l've thought there is a natural creative spirit, a very romantic spirit, that we have within. That spirit seeks expression. It exists in those of us who want to be writers, or think that we are going to be writers; who want to write poetry, to write stories, to jump into novels. But that spirit, that energy, has to be channeled. I think a great deal of channeling for me has to do with the very strong characters that come to me and demand that their stories be told."
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On his writing inspiration in âInterview with Rudolfo Anayaâ (CARMEN FLYS JUNQUERA, Universidad de AlcalĂĄ de Henares)
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