Cathy Lamb
The best thing about being a writer is that I love writing.
From the time I was sixteen, I knew I HAD to be a writer. I wanted to write a column, write for a newspaper or write books - preferably books. I worked for years to publish, with many rejections and crushing disappointments.
I just couldn't see myself doing anything else so I kept going. Except for teaching school (I was a fourth grade teacher for almost eight years) there is really nothing else I'm skilled to do and teaching school is exhausting.
I love that I can day daydream and put those daydreams on paper. I love telling stories. I love creating characters and relationships. I love living in my head. I love hearing from readers and how my books have effected their lives.
And, frankly, I have loved being a writer while raising my kids. They probably want me around the house less, though...
From the time I was sixteen, I knew I HAD to be a writer. I wanted to write a column, write for a newspaper or write books - preferably books. I worked for years to publish, with many rejections and crushing disappointments.
I just couldn't see myself doing anything else so I kept going. Except for teaching school (I was a fourth grade teacher for almost eight years) there is really nothing else I'm skilled to do and teaching school is exhausting.
I love that I can day daydream and put those daydreams on paper. I love telling stories. I love creating characters and relationships. I love living in my head. I love hearing from readers and how my books have effected their lives.
And, frankly, I have loved being a writer while raising my kids. They probably want me around the house less, though...
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