But some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again. ―
Writing for the young at heart, not necessarily the young.
You are a part of a bigger picture. Every decision you make, every choice, affects those around you.
Why I Write
In a world of harsh realities, we need the magic of imagination. Some might call this “escapism,” but I believe fiction can inspire us to see the world in a different light. Perhaps we won’t be the unlikely hero that changes the course of history, but we will affect the lives around us. The question is: will it be for the better?
When Michelle is transported to a world of her own imagination, her only hope of saving her children is to save the fantasy world of her abandoned novel.
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I learned a few years ago that not everyone sees “static” or visual snow. I have 20/20 vision and excellent night vision, but I’ve see “static” my whole life and assumed so did everyone else. Apparently, it’s me seeing my own brain’s “noise.” Do you see static?
Me: “Let’s lock in on revisions!”
Me today:
Reads a passage in my book
Makes minor changes
Decides to make it rain
Wonders about waterproof garments
Thinks about spider webs
Googles reasons moon might look purple
Watches a video on exoplanets
Researches telescopes 🤦🏻♀️
“How shall a man judge what to do in such times?”
“As he ever has judged,” said Aragorn. “Good and ill have not changed since yesteryear; nor are they one thing among Elves and Dwarves and another among Men.”