MY STORY

It all began from an elementary Scholastic book fair.

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Something about the dozens of different covers, styles and length of books caught my attention. I had only been exposed to crosswords, newspaper comics or coloring books. So they had an immediate draw. They were the driving force that caused me to pick up a pencil and learn how to draw. From there, I would read about the different artists who helped create the books I was learning from. But a strange urge began to take over. I needed more.

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In middle school, the urge to consume adventures began to build like a hunger that couldn't be satisfied. No matter what I read or learned, it wasn't enough. My first attempts at writing were born from this unending hunger. While they were mediocre, they were still something I was proud of.

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On one fated day, I came across a small rotating book rack tucked away at the end of an aisle. It was filled with romance novels and horror stories sprinkled around. But one cover stuck out. It was a copy of the Writers and Illustrators of the Future. A compilation of short stories and pictures chosen to be published by aspiring writers and artists. Reading these stories, discovering the contest, the workshops, is what ignited my fire.

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And so, my first "novel" was born during the first year in high school. It was in dire need of editing, along with story structure, yet it held a certain accomplishment. To say the flame of creation erupted into a fiery volcano would be an understatement. Knowing I could write a novel further pushed me to continue. By the time I graduated, I had created three separate novels. Two of which were part of a series. However, they were not enough to catch the attention of publishers. Despite the countless rejections or emails saying my work wasn't a good fit for them, I continued to write in my spare time.

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In February of 2024, my first novel was officially published via Amazon. I had become an indie author. The starting line for a long journey forward was finally a step behind me. There are more stories waiting to be created. More worlds and creatures to discover. I hope to continue creating stories for as long as my body allows.

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