My name is Coco. I have big brothers. I live in California. I am scared of deep water. I work at a lab doing research.
My name is Shannon. I work as an editor. I edit fantasy and science fiction novels. I have held my job for five years. I live in New York. I was born in New York and have lived here during my career. I like to be emotionally disconnected from my work.
What made you want to become an editor, and why do you like fantasy and science fiction? I've always enjoyed writing and grammar comes easy to me, so I get to read the types of novels I enjoy while editing.  The errors pop right out at me, so it's actually kind of fun.  Do you enjoy reading? Sounds like it is interesting work. Not really, I read a lot of research journals for work, so not as interesting as what you would read. Do you have a preferred genre to edit? I prefer fantasy.  I enjoy having an escape from reality for a bit since the world can be so crazy.  What kind of research are you involved in? I hear ya, the real world feels like a lot sometimes! I work for a research lab that develops new cancer treatments. Wow that's awesome! Do you enjoy your work?  I do, it is really rewarding when we develop successful treatments. Do you enjoy living in New York? It's ok.  I like being near family, but I'd prefer being somewhere warmer.  How is Cali? I don't know how you survive those winters, I would freeze! Cali is great, I love warm weather. Yea it gets so cold.  I love warmer weather too.  Do you live near the coast? I do, I live about 10 minutes walk from the beach. I love it! Wow that's awesome, I'm so jealous!  I went to San Diego once and it was so much fun.  Have you been to NYC?