A friend of mine recently asked me how many books I've written. I told him three. He then asked me what had inspired me to start writing.
The question took me by surprise. I've answered it before. But it still surprised me!
I told him that I had listened to my grandfather tell stories about his life, and how when he passed away his storeis went with him. Same with my grandmothers on both sides. Same with my father. And that I didn't want my stories to disappear like that. And that I want people to know a little about them through me.
I've used my writing to work through things in my life, to share my thoughts and beliefs, and to share my experiences. Reading has been such a wonderful experience for me because I've learned so much, and now people can learn about me through my writing.
I hope my stories will go on after I'm gone.
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