Let's see: I began writing as a hobby about five years ago - mostly short stories that I would share with friends. I was a bit surprised by their overwhelming enthusiasm and began to think I may be on to something. I knew that I wanted to write stories that would inspire others - nothing preachy or condemning - just uplifting and empowering. I had flirted with the idea of penning a novel years before but the task seemed too monstrous. So, I embarked upon several online writing classes and writing software and started my first rough draft.&n more...