I have always known I wanted to be a writer. I started out devouring entire book series in just a few weeks, books that would take people months to read, I would read overnight. I soon realized I could make writing a real career. People always tell me they are intimidated by writing. They tell me they wish they could but they just don't think it is something they'd be good at. I always have the same response, writing is about growth and effort, if you write everyday you'll be better in 6 months than you were the day you started. It is about the journey. That is kind of what this website is about for me. It will house my poems, spoken word poems, short stories, chapters from books I'm working on. I may even post some poems that have inspired me. Please enjoy what I have to offer.
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From the beggining |
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When I was around 13 I started reading books like The Hunger Games and the Divergent Series. I was very intrigued by the idea of a dystopian society. I wanted to relate to the characters more than I was really able to. My mother is Black Jamaican- American and none of the characters had a mother like mine. My grandfather is north Indian and none of the characters I liked had anything like that. My goal is to expand that horizon and make books that would make little 13 year old me smile. Representation matters.
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I don't have the time I wish I had to dedicate to writing. I have a full time job and I am in the middle of trying to get my degree. I think this website will give me the kind of structure I need to devote some time to writing and creating content. I look forward to watching myself grow through each post on this website.
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