A Goodreads user asked Melissa Delport:

Hi Melissa, how has your life changed since you became an author and what made you start?

Melissa Delport Hi Heather!
First - thanks for the question :)
My life has changed in so many ways and in so many ways it has stayed the same.
My working hours are definitely the biggest change. My 8-4.30pm is no longer - now, I tend to write in the evenings when the house is quiet, which sadly eats into my sleep time ;)
Writing is such an incredible journey though... I've had amazing experiences and met so many interesting people since becoming a full-time author. I honestly didn't realise how much of an impact my books would have on people and sometimes it all feels a bit surreal!
It's the best job in the world and I wouldn't change it for anything.
One thing that hasn't changed, though, is my friends and family. They pay no heed to my author status - to them I'm still cook, cleaner and general dog's body ;)
xxxx

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