That should be a really easy question to answer but if I don't do it in an objective kind of way I may end up babbling about the meaning of life and, let's be honest, that could lead to a lot of frustration and a depressing first post. That is definately not the way I want to start this. So, let's go with some basic info about me: I am a working mom and wife that is currently writing a novel.
That may sound impossible because, when will I find time to write? It's not impossible, though; it takes a long time to finish it but it's not impossible. I don't write everyday, I can't, but I write at least once a week and I have to say that I am fortunate enought to have a creative process that allows me to sit down in front of the computer knowing exactly what I am going to write about and how I am going to write it. So, the writing flows pretty easy and in one sitting I can get to write up to 1,000 words. And I don't even take more than 2 hours.
 |
It's not so difficult to get some time....... right?
|
I always knew I wanted to be a writer, ever since my literature professor in high school encouraged me to wirte for his class. At the age of 16 I decided that I wanted to be a writer. I began with poems and random prose that talked about the teenage angst that everyone, or almost everyone, is a little familiar with. But my first real encounter with story telling was with fan fiction *gasp* Hey! I was a teenager obsessed with the Backstreet Boys (I mean obsessed!!!) it was only natural that I wanted to write about them. Back then I knew I had a talent for story telling. I knew I was never going to be a nobel prize winner but I knew I could write relatable stories and that people liked them.
However, life got in the way, at 19 years old I decided that I was going to college and mayor in Biogenetics (wait, what?) and that writing should be just for me and for fun. Mind you, I wrote over 4 or 5 novels but never got to finish them.
When I was 21 I changed my mayor to Psychology (really?) because Biogenetics wasn't my call ( no shit Sherlock) and this time I actually graduated and became a licensed psychologist. I love pshychology I believe that it gives me the chance to write beautiful characters and it gave me the chance to make a living out of something that made me feel productive.
At 28, already married, I gave up private practice and went corporate. I became an HR worker and a lot of my previous dreams of being a writer disappeared. Than came the baby, my whole world became her and all my attention was for my family; I forgot how to write.
I've got to say, and just because it is something everyone should know about me, I never stopped reading. I'm an avid reader and I've always been since I was 9 years old. My first real book was The Picture of Dorian Grey because I saw my mother, who is also an avid reader, reading it and the cover terrified me so much that I needed to know what it was about. I read a lot, a lot for a working mom and wife. I read 50 books a year (average) that's 49 more books than the average citizen of where I'm from reads. Books are a big deal to me.
So, going back to what I was saying, a year ago I was inspired by a Maroon 5 song to write a novel. The truth is that the song gave me an idea but that idea never happened because that idea led me to another and then to another until I found the exact story I wanted to say.
Like I said, my main talent is to write stories that people can relate to. I've written dramas and fantasy but I've come to realize that what I really want to write, and where my strength lies, is in chick-lit and romance. I am so comfortable with it and happy!
This blog in here is mainly to have a place where I can share my experience as I try to finish my novel. A place where I can find people that is trying to do the same and, why not?, maybe inspire someone out there that wants to do the same.
If you want to be something, if you want to do something, just do it. I'm currently trying to do that. I will let you know how it goes.
Now, go on, write something.
