Around 1987, after leaving my hospital job, I seriously started writing for publication. But I wrote my first short story when I was seven years old.

Filling in my time with something productive and informative. Which could account for my writing both fiction and non-fiction. Short Stories are now popular again thanks to eBooks.

I grew up on the Westside of Chicago. It was a different Westside as opposed to how it is now. The neighborhood was multicultural with no dominant race. However, that seems to be reversing again. My novel, A Forward Motion is inspired by my parent's history as part of 'The Great Migration' but for the most part, my teenage years screaming over the Jackson Five. The stand-alone, five-episode novella series, 'Inside A Writer's Life,' provides even more details of that era.

The first thing I learned while promoting the first book is, readers don't care how the book came about, they want to know if it's worth reading. I have to say as an avid reader growing up, I started coming across too many books that lack substance and knew I could produce something way better.

Fans remind you how many other people enjoy reading and revere authors. It's so refreshing. Telling the fiction story I wanted to tell was the priority and appreciate being appreciated. Thank You.

I prefer contemporary romances with a happy ending but in recent years not impressed with what I've come across. I like characters that are educated, pursuing higher education, or artistic in some way. I also like self-development books that provide better insight into life and people.

I always hear good things from fellow authors about Smashwords and decided to give it a try.

Actually, I'm taking an indefinite vacation from writing however like many writers there is a folder full of various rough drafts too close to finishing to not finish, including my first science fiction project which has been a challenge. I have various other hobbies I explore, like video production, page design, photography, and yes crocheting baby blankets lol.

A Forward Motion by Sherrie Lynn
Backstage Pass, The Jade Sheldon Story by Sherrie Lynn
A Social Experiment, a short story by Sherrie Lynn
Work Ethic by S. Lynn - I see this story as a weekly TV series showcasing how much can be accomplished by having a good work ethic.
Check Out My Author Central for a link to all my books: https://www.amazon.com/Sherrie-Lynn/e/B00LO15TMI

That question reminds me of the original title of the novel, Backstage Pass...
'In Seach of A Quiet Place' ... and in my estimation translate into a Modern Penthouse Apartment, rent-free, Hoveround friendly.
Seriously, I would love to see one of my books turned into a major motion picture.

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