For many writers, books are the gateway to their craft. Many of us start off as readers first. I was a late bloomer but once I reached middle school and high school, I actually embraced the mandatory reading list. Some of those books, like Of Mice and Men, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Macbeth all make my favorite books list.
Leave a CommentAs a writer, my time and routine are basically created by my own will. In fact, since 2000, I have been self-employed in one way or the other. Over most of that time, I have found a typical Monday through Friday, 9-5 routine just doesn’t work.
1 CommentWhen I first decided to post my writing online for public view, I had no idea it would lead to pursuing a professional career. I thought a few friends and some family members would enjoy the posts and that would be that. Now, a little more than 5 years have passed and my fans and followers are over 100K. The number still amazes me. And there are days when the Internet and its social media algorithms make me question it all – but I am always grateful – day in and day out.
Being in the public eye I am an open book. And as an artist, I am of course my own worst enemy and critic. That doesn’t mean haters don’t find me. And when they do, I take it best I can because most are just trolls trying to stir the pot.
As a storyteller, I have always been able to throw myself into any given situation. When I was younger, I didn’t know exactly why that was or even if it was a thing. As I grew older I came to understand I am what is officially known as an empath. And because of this, I have always been very in-tune with emotions and situations. It truly has its benefits and unfortunately, its drawbacks as well.
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