What's particularly impressive is the fact that Roberts has no formal training in writing. I fell flat on my face in math and science. But I consider myself a storyteller. I'm Irish on both sides and storytelling was part of my family history. And I grew up in a house full of books and became an avid reader at an early age.
Reading plays an important part in the writing process.
Not that Roberts has a lot of time to read. But when she does, she likes reading other storytellers. I can't wait to get on the plane and get back to it. He's got me hooked. Roberts' own storytelling often involves characters whose personalities evolve through trilogies.