Even if you just pay cursory attention to tech culture online, Veronica Belmont is likely a familiar face.
My gaming PC is aDoghouse SystemsArmor TL-580 from a couple of years ago.
Havent needed to upgrade it yet!
What apps, software, or tools cant you live without?
Wow, where do I even start?
I bet everyone says that.Slackhas definitely become indispensable for me and my various projects.
We use it to talk about production, share files back and forth, share stories, and GIFs.
Im also a huge1Passwordfan, and use it on almost every computer and rig I own.
I write almost everything inSimplenote, just because its so uncluttered.
I like that it syncs across my devices too.
When I really want to go into a writing hole, I useOmmWriter.
Most of myNaNoWriMoprojects have been done on that, or occasionallyScrivener.
Whats your workspace setup like?
I get all my pre-production done at mystanding deskat my home office.
Writing, social media, etc.
all happens there (and gaming, too)!
Im not a big cafe worker, I get too distracted.
Whats your best time-saving shortcut or life hack?
I take advantage of the many startup services offered in San Francisco!
Ive been a big fan ofFancy Handsfor years too, especially for helping me with travel research.
Whats your favorite to-do list manager?
Ive still never found a perfect option, but I currently useWunderlist.
Maybe its overkill, but it reminds me of all the stuff I need to get done!
Besides your phone and computer, what gadget cant you live without and why?
Im still using an original Paperwhite, but I take it with me everywhere.
With two book clubs, I have to read every chance I get!
What everyday thing are you better at than everyone else?
Im a dog whisperer.
What do you listen to while you work?
Sometimes I use an ambient noise app likeNoiziofor OS X.
Other times I like electronica for background music when Im working.
Lyrics or talking tend to distract me too much.
What are you currently reading?
Right now for Sword & Laser, were readingStation Elevenby Emily St. John Mandel.
For Vaginal Fantasy, were readingThe Spymasters Ladyby Joanna Bourne.
Im also listening toModern Romanceby Aziz Ansari.
This is not Lifehacker brown-nosing, but my guilty pleasure for web reading is Gawker.
How do you recharge?
My husband (Ryan Block) and I go hiking almost every weekend.
We often take our dog, Bodega, with us.
We just completed our first backpacking trip to Half Dome in Yosemite.
Bodega wasnt able to join us, unfortunately.
I also play video games to unwind.
Right now Im playingHeroes of the StormandThe Witcher 3.
Im really looking forward to Fallout 4; thats one of my favorite game franchisees.
Whats your sleep routine like?
Are you a night owl or early-riser?
I read before bed, and that usually does the trick.
Im somewhere in the middle: I go to bed around midnight and wake up around 7:30am.
Fill in the blank: Id love to see _________ answer these same questions.
He writes so much, I want to know how he does it.
Whats the best advice youve ever received?
Respond, not react.
Is there anything else youd like to add that might be interesting to readers and fans?
No, but if YOU guys out there have any questions, send them using the hashtag#DearVeronica!
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