Though many
of my ambitions were far from realistic, amid the wistful thinking there was
always one thought, standing strong despite being buffeted by every word that
made me feel worthless, every teacher who looked at me like I was stupid. The
word ‘author’ has been swimming around in the sea of my thoughts for years now.
It’s only gotten stronger since my teachers started praising me and I met
people who love the craft like I do and love what I do with words.