What gives me direction in my life? That’s a tough one. I could start with the cliché answer and say “my family and upbringing” and while that’s true, that’s not all.
The main plot point of my life (I suppose we can call it that), I would say, is probably storytelling.
I don’t know when or why I started telling stories. But, *waves to website* as you see, it’s been my first love for years now.
The earliest story I remember “writing” (but was more like, composing in my head and telling myself) was about a fairy princess’ wedding. I don’t remember if I babbled that one out to my family or not, nor how old I was, at the time. I want to say I was seven or eight, but I’m not certain. I do have a vague memory of burying a ring in the front yard, as part of the story. Being far older than seven or eight now, so I don’t recall the exact details. But I remember the fairy wedding, and the ring.
Whatever became of the fairy princess? She took over the kingdom, threw concerts every night (I guess) and lived happily ever after. She’s probably responsible for sending me my best (or wildest, depending on the day) ideas. That’s what my child self would’ve said. 😉
That was the beginning. What’s my middle and end? Middle? *waves hand to sidebar* Almost 30 published books and counting. What keeps me writing? If I had to be serious about the answer, I suppose I’d say the need to finish the stories I start. Since I am far older than seven or eight, now, I hate the idea of leaving a series or world unfinished. End? I don’t want to think about it. Luckily, that fairy princess hasn’t run out of ideas for me, yet. 😉
What gives you direction in life?
