I have been writing stories as "self entertainment" since the age of 12. I have two books in print, The Victor and Make a Wish and recently completed an Amish fiction called In Plain Sight.
I love to read and can credit my ability to write to all the wonderful books I have read over the years. My favorite book is The Lord of the Rings by Tolkien but I also love Stephen Lawhead's works and will read anything he writes.
I love fiction the most because it offers an escape from the trials of daily life.