“Books, and in turn writing, were always an escape from the world around me. I love getting lost in the intricacies of the worlds created on the page, the language used, and the magic of words that transport me. Writing for me is a release- a release of emotion, thought, tension…it is a way that I can truly be myself and not worry what anyone else thinks, or wonder if I have done enough. It is a way that I connect with my inner demons, slay them, and come out on top. Writing is the way that I reflect, embark on a journey, and find a way back home.”