I am one of those people who has always loved literature, the written word, reading. I love that feeling when I find that story that grabs a hold of my attention, then won't let go as my heart and breath catch with each new turn of events, with each new character that I fall in love with. I'm sad when I finish favorite books and I know that I'll miss the characters. Maybe it's because of my love of books, but I've always loved writing, and had that feeling that deep inside there, maybe there is a story or two lurking that might be worthy- worthy to share with others. Maybe my stories can open that door of connection and attachment for other readers. Then again, maybe not. This is my attempt to figure that out, to grow as a writer, and to hone my craft.
A former public school teacher, I now am staying at home with my toddler, an adventure all its own. It is emotionally and physically draining, but there are times when I feel my mind drifting, analyzing the daily events of my life. Driving down the road, I start mentally writing the events I see happening around me. I try on words, discard one for another, fit it together with others to form phrases and images that I think accurately, creatively describe these sections of my life, the people- other moms, the public librarians, grocery store baggers, the check out clerk at the local Babies R'Us. I try to memorize their features, imagine how I'd describe their appearance, their mannerisms. Which words would I use to bring them to life in a reader's head? Then I file them away, to be used in a future story.
Maybe one or two of those files will be used right here. Stay tuned for more!
