Davide Mana

What was your favorite book as a child?

My favorite book as a child was probably Mark Twain's |The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.” But I also liked books about dinosaurs a lot.

Do you remember the original reason or motivation why you started writing creatively?

I started writing when I was in high school, because like all avid readers I felt like trying my hand at writing. Admittedly, I was not very good, and it took fifteen years for me to make my first professional sale. Later still, when my career as a lecturer expired, writing became my Plan B.

What was the most adventurous or thrilling thing you ever did/experienced?

Much as I like reading (and writing) about adventure, I am not a very adventurous type. Probably the most adventurous thing I ever did was deciding to become a full-time writer instead of seeking a "normal job." So far it's been a roller coaster, but it's also the most fun I ever had.

Do you listen to music while reading or writing?

I like music and I often have a soundtrack of sorts when writing. I particularly like jazz as a background when writing. But I do not like to have music going when I read, because I want to focus as completely as possible on the text.