1–What is the title of your latest release? A STRANGER IN THE CITADEL 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? In a world where gods banned reading, librarians wander the wastes with something that could get them killed on the spot: books. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I honestly have no clue, like many creative things, it was an idea that slowly bubbled up into my brain and took hold until I couldn’t ignore it. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? No. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Naive, eager to learn, on the cusp of great educational growth. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? The names of all the enslaved people that George Washington kept on his estate. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? Both. 8–What’s your favorite foodie indulgence? My local vegan restaurant has a “TLT” which is tempeh, lettuce, and tomato with avocado. It’s delicious. I have one so often there one of the waitresses calls it the “Tobias LT.” 9–Describe your writing space/office! I just built a new home, so it’s a tiny…

