I started writing in the 6th grade and my Social Studies teacher, Mrs. Boxwell, was the second major influence in my love for the written word. She encouraged me and made me believe I could do this. My mom, of course, was the first and she believed in me, even when I didn't believe in myself. I write about whatever God places on my heart. My inspiration for my work comes from life experience, television and the life experiences of other people. I have a desire to write a series of inspirational children stories an more...