One day I was sitting at my computer thinking of things I wanted to accomplish. So I compiled a list of goals. The last goal on the list was to write a book because to me it was the most unlikely thing to happen. The other four goals on the list included basics such as becoming more social, getting a girlfriend, getting a job, and learning to drive. After I failed to get the first four goals done I thought I’d take a shot at the last one. So I sat down and began thinking of what I wanted to write about. I knew it would be poetry since I’d taken a liking to it so I went through my folder of poems and came across my horror poetry. I then decided my love for poetry and horror would make for a great first book. After piecing what I had together I sat down and started writing more. One week and 35 new poems later I added them to go with the 15 I already had and was ready to put the book together. Then came the many processes, editing, organizing, researching, all things that needed to be done to make the book a reality.

None of this was easy as one may imagine but I kept at it. After doing all these things and everything was set I sent it to a publishing company, and they agreed to publish it. Of course, the waiting process happened but I did not wait long. After a few months, they told me my book was good to go and I just needed to go over it. Corrections and making sure it was just right took a bit of time but after that, the goal that I thought would be the least of actually happened became a reality. My book was published and I was one happy person. However, my happiness was short-lived as I ended up having serious issues with the company. After four years of being held in a bad contract with a vanity press, I was able to get out of it and moved on with my career, and decided to become a self-published indie author. I had my first book re-published in 2014 and while I’ll never know how successful those four years could’ve been I’m happy to say the book has had success in years since. I have gone on to write several more books and I am proud to be an indie author.

I write because I enjoy it. I write because it’s a skill I have. I write because I have ideas that flow through my brain and most of all I write because it’s a part of me and who I am. I have a passion for writing and I enjoy creating stories and expressing myself through poetry. I write because it’s a way for me to showcase my imagination for others to read. I write because it’s what I do and it brings me joy.