Why I write...

Firstly, let me begin by thanking the girls on twitter for including me in this blog hop. So... why do I write? From reading writing tips on novelicious (as I do far too frequently when posted) and other blog hops it's seems we all understand the fact that writing is something that just has to happen. Words have to be put to paper before we, as writers, malfunction. We simply have to do it. But why? I write simply because I love to create worlds and people that don't exist. I adore the freedom of being able to do anything and say anything between characters on my pages. It's cathartic almost to put the ideas down on paper after plaguing you all night. I simply love my characters, Maddie and Nick, in my novel Madeline. And as if they are real people, I think about them a lot. One of the reasons I write is because these two characters pester me. I'm sure I'm not the only writer who thinks about nonexistent people frequently... But it isn't just the characters and he creative process that makes me write. I write because I have an amazing supportive team behind me who encourage me to believe that my writing is good and enjoyable. That alone is a reason which allows me to continue writing - because it DOES entertain people. Now let me introduce you to some VIP's... The lovely Claire C Riley... My first fan and the reason why I felt confident to upload my WIP onto autonomy. She's also one of my favourite authonomy authors. She's the first person I became friends with in the writing world and has always offered her support. A self published writer whose book Limerence is gold and my favourite book of hers. Follow her for other books and news on the twitter! Allison Christie... One of my biggest cheerleaders for Madeline and one of my closest writer buddies. She's one of two main readers and editors for my books and doesn't hesitate to offer help or give read throughs. A writer I trust and respect and am so grateful for being part of my writing journey. Her unpublished work is written with confidence and full of emotion. A book I simply can't wait to get published - Loved and Lost. Lynn Montagano... My other biggest cheerleader. This woman alone offered to edit my full manuscript and became my biggest advisor for the publishing world. A published author herself with fantastic sexy books, Lynn is one writer friend who provides unlimited help. My across the pond pool of information for my US set books and brains behind submissions and the technical processes. She even emails me helpful contests and such! Another writer I have so much respect for and I can't put into words how grateful I am to this girl. Her books are available from Harper Impulse and you have to check those out. Catch My Breath and the sequels are highly recommended ;) It's simple to say you're a writer. But if it wasn't for these three ladies I'd doubt I'd continue on my journey. I'm young and wasn't that educated in the world of writing. All I knew was that I wanted to create books that people would enjoy, and the support system I have has provided a comfortable circle in which I can expect honesty, help and encouragement through any stage in the writing process. I'm looking forward to why you write! Follow the tags on twitter to read more from fantastic writers. See you soon!