I am a lover of good literature and sharing it with others. Literature has served as a great inspiration for me: stimulating critical and creative thought.
I am a writer. I started writing as a child and have continued into my adult years, gaining a BA in English to help me hone my skills. I am now a freelance creative writer and ghostwriter in my occupation.
I am not a literary expert. This blog is meant as a reflection of my thoughts, not as literary criticism (though some of my thoughts happen to fit in this category).
I write about books I like. I only write about books I am excited to share with others. I do not enjoy overly-critical, “I hate this book,” types of discussions.
You are entitled to that opinion if you hold it! I have chosen to make this blog primarily positive and celebratory of literature.
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I always dreamed of being a writer, but never thought I could make money doing it. So, after earning a BA in English and honing my reading, analytical, and writing skills, I settled for a more "stable" career in ministry (joking, of course!), bringing my love for the written word to my Biblical studies as I learned Greek and Hebrew, Exegesis and Theology while getting an MA in Theological Studies.
I've worked in various ministry capacities in the church: children's minister, ministry staff (aka, "whatever needs doing"), ESL teacher, youth intern, and others.
Though this blog is mostly about classic literature, I will probably throw in some thoughts on writing, occasional theological musings, or my reflections on emotional health, psychology, philosophy, or cultural topics. I am a thinker and a lover of many things!
I am currently pursuing publishing my first children's novel while doing freelance writing (my profile here: https://www.upwork.com/o/profiles/users/~0104b8a9e8c1253315/).
I like to paint (and may share some of them here someday!), enjoy the outdoors, learning, reading, and growing. I also love learning about other people and helping them to realize their gifts and potential.
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