Reading has always been a wonderful escape for me. When I was a child, I immersed myself in books and loved writing short stories. My mother was very encouraging and anytime I gave her part of the imagination I put onto paper, she would reply enthusiastically. I realize now that my mother is just a very enthusiastic person, and she was simply being a good mother. But it was her enthusiasm, no matter how genuine it was, that solidified my dream. I was going to be a writer.
However, when I grew up, life had other plans. I married my ...
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