Good Looking follows blind twin brothers as they navigate both college and the complex relationship they have with a classmate who is attracted to people with disabilities. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?

It’s a bit embarrassing to admit, but the idea came to me in a dream. I had a very vivid dream that was basically the opening scene of Nick and Nate trying to buy beer. I knew right then that these were amazing characters who deserved their own novel. I wrote the first five pages or so right away, but then it took another eleven years before I went back and turned it into a full-length novel because I was writing some other books first.

Do you have a favorite character in this novel? What makes him/her enjoyable to write for?

I love all my characters equally, haha. I try to include character quirks, interests, and other details based on real people I know, to add depth, believability, and relatability. My favorite scenes to write are the funny ones. I have to admit, I did enjoy Abby’s sarcastic, judgy asides. I tried to add as much understated satire as I could because while college life is great fun, it’s also so ridiculous, and everyone does some stupid things they would never do when they’re older.

What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?

It’s really important to me to represent disability and sexuality positively. I wanted to tell a story about characters dealing with a disability in a matter-of-fact way, that’s not melodrama, a tear-jerker, or what some people call “inspiration porn.” I also wanted to show how most people with disabilities exist in a community of other disabled people, not as one single character, which is often how they are portrayed in novels. The other major theme is coming out, learning to accept yourself and others, and how difficult that can be for people with different types of sexual attraction.

What is the next book you are working on, and when will it be available?

I mainly write historical fiction, so I am returning to that for my next book. I write very slowly, so no promises!

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