I am a new writer of supernatural fiction, and I recently discovered a deep-rooted courage that can only come from profound loss. I have risen from the ashes of my grief, a bit tattered but not broken.
I was once told to write well; you need to write about what you know, but I believe it is not enough to write about what you know but to write from the heart. You need to allow the pen to be your guide, as it fills the pages with words that don’t just tell a story but take the reader along for the journey. You need to Reach out and pull them in, mesmerizing them with the vivid colors of the scenery surrounding them. Insult their senses with the stench of stale cigarettes and stagnant, humid air that clings to their skin, have them relish the coolness of the dew-laden grass beneath their feet. Show them the beauty within each character as you bring them to life, and make your readers fall in love with them, their flaws, and all. Never be afraid to base your story on events and people; draw from what you know.
As a child, I had the unique privilege of listening to stories passed down from generation to generation. The tales that fascinated me most were those of supernatural experiences told by those who had grown up surrounded by the unknown and the unexplainable.
Publishing credits include The Wisdom of a Child, an essay published in The Power of Belief, and Little Lost Girl Found, published to prevent child abuse. She has also published The Ties that Bind, and Yes, I am a Military Brat, posted in Military Brats Life. Through Glass was published by The FEEEL Magazine.
