When I was four, I knew I wanted to be a teacher. Could have something to do with brainwashing I received from a wonderful neighbor (who was a teacher). So, everything I have done in life has been geared toward education...high school cadet teaching, working at a Day Camp during the summers, college with an on site elementary school. I can honestly say I love my job. A lot of people can't say that.
After a couple of decades of teaching...that makes me sound old!...I find myself wondering what I am going to do next. Starting my career at 21 brings my retirement fairly soon.
I have always been a reader. I love books...our school librarian says I can sense when she gets a new order of books for our library. My classroom is filled with all kinds - a poetry section, a wall of nonfiction organized by topic, and fiction scattered everywhere organized by favorite authors, series, or specific genres. We recently moved to a new home and it took longer to unpack my books than it did my clothes!
When it came to writing, I have always dabbled. My younger years for pleasure then later to learn the craft so I could teach my students.
So, a couple of years ago, I got to thinking...what if? What if I tried to start writing for enjoyment again? (check) What if I tried to write a book? (check) What if I started gearing my life toward a future of writing?
What if I decide to be a writer when I grow up???
