Welcome Friends!
Many writers wanted to be writers from the time they learned to form letters with their #2 pencils or Crayolas. The desire to write didn't hit until I was sixteen. I had finished reading Danielle Steele's The Promise. After reading the last words, I closed the book and knew I wanted to recreate those feelings of hope and happily ever after in others.
My first attempts at writing were horrible, but learning experiences for me. I changed the way I read books. I paid attention to the dialogue and emotions the characters evoked. After high school graduation, I majored in fiction writing. Little did I realize God had laid this foundation for my life years prior to my life-changing decision.
Even though I didn't know I wanted to be a writer until years later, I've always had a passion for reading. My mother used to read us Bible stories at bedtime. Not only did that root my spiritual journey, but she installed a love of reading at an early age. Growing up, I was always found with my nose buried in a book. Reading was my escape when my world was turned upside down.
I used to be leary about saying God gave me a talent for writing because I didn't want to sound conceited, but then I realized my talent was more like a gift, or an ability. God has given me a desire to create characaters who may minister to others. This is my ministry. He continues to polish and refine me through life experiences, some not so pleasant, but it's all a part of His Plan, His Purpose for my life.