Tell people where you're from and what you do.
I first wanted to write a book when I was in third grade and my dad brought home a really old typewriter. He set it on my little play desk and asked me what I would do with it. I told him I was going to write a book!
My dad was a newspaper man, and I guess I inherited the desire from him. I always had my head in a book of some sort, so as an adult, I decided to parlay that desire into my own books.
Years later, I have written and published two books. I have another book nearly complete and a sequel to my first book well underway.
Why do I write? Its an escape from a world I cannot control. By writing I find control; of my characters, locations, events, and everything else imaginable. Its also very addicting! I write what I enjoy reading. And, I hope you will enjoy reading what I write. I'd love to hear of your experiences and thoughts on this!
Writing is personal. I write about things I do, know about, or have studied. Characters are based on observations of people in various situations. I find humor in all aspects of life, even in nature. This brings completeness to the process. Sadness and anger are also important to address via character actions and thoughts. Finally, writing is very healing for the writer; from emotional traumas to funny events, writing gives completeness to the writer and sometimes some much-needed closure.
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