The Starting Line: Reaching for that Darn Dream

I’m so nervous right now! How silly is that? I’m getting ready to pursue a lifelong dream, and although I’m completely excited, I’m also like an anxious little kitten stuck to the ceiling. Ugh, I’m such a dork!

I’m a writer. It doesn’t make me special or unique—it’s just something I absolutely love doing. I think I’ve been writing all of my life, long before I knew to put pen to paper.

When I was about six years old, my dad would find sheets of his business stationary with short stories written all over them (Sorry, Dad). On the back of one of the stories that survived many years and multiple moves, I found a little note he wrote: “Future author.” Yeah, I cried when I found it—that many years ago and he saw my dream before I even realized I had one.

Now, I’m about to embark on this journey of self-publishing my first novel. It’s super scary, a little overwhelming, and surprisingly freeing.

All I really want to do is share my stories, worlds, and characters with people…to make people smile…make them happy…make you happy. I hope you will let me try.

One of my favorite songs is “Pure Imagination” from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Reckon it’s kind of fitting as I take this first step across the starting line. (“Pure Imagination,” from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory; Music by Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley)

Love, Hugs, & Dreams~Sutton