Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
I was born and raised in the city that is known as the "Live Music Capital Of The World" and annually hosts SXSW. My wonderfully diverse hometown is the city of Austin, Texas. Basically, making me an Austinite. :)
My stories are fiction but the people I've known and the places I've visited have influenced me creatively. It's made me want to dig into ideas that can be both emotionally and mentally pleasing. That is the goal, anyway.
I love where I'm from and where I've been because it's made me open-minded and want to create without limits.
When did you first start writing and finding your love for creativity?
I began writing when I was in third grade. The first story I wrote was for social studies about Native Americans and the first settlers who arrived to what is now the USA. It was a deep story for a third grader, I must admit.
Since then, I've written my own lyrics, songs, poetry and short stories. Writing has always been one of my favorite creative hobbies, next to drawing and designing. :)
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