Inspired by ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu, Ottawa's Wayne Ng pens first novel

An Ottawa social worker by day, Wayne Ng took 13 years to write his first novel, which he is launching Tuesday at Octopus Books in the Glebe.
Below, the Toronto-born Nepean resident, 55, who has also penned several award-winning short stories, discusses his latest milestone as a writer, Finding The Way: A Novel Of Lao Tzu.
Q: When did writing become a serious pursuit for you, and why?
A: I’ve always enjoyed putting pen to paper. As a child, I dreamed of being a journalist. My dream job is