Nice To Meet You

Hello, my name is Jessica and I'm an English major. No, I'm not English Teaching, just plain English. What do I plan to do with that? Wallow in failed dreams and poverty? No way! I'm going to do what I love: write. 

Some people think I'm crazy when I tell them that I'm going to be a writer. But as crazy as it may be, it's what I'm meant to do. From when I first learned language I was cranking out stories. In junior high I was already writing short novels for my little sister and her friends. Of course, once I got into college, that lifelong dream and goal did waver a bit. I was scared by everyone telling me that I won't make it, that you can't earn a living that way, and that it's just too competitive. For a little while (I'm not proud of this part of my life) I considered choosing another major and occupation. But let's be honest, once a writer, always a writer. Eventually I surrendered and declared English with a double minor in Creative Writing and Interactive Digital Studies. 

I couldn't be happier! Of course the future is unsure, but I'm doing what I love. Of course I'll probably have a "real" job to support myself with for a while, but that's allowing me to live my dream, not preventing it. I thank God every day for giving me the gift of storytelling. So, if you're up for it, join me on this exciting and scary journey of trying to become a published author. Maybe I'll crash and burn, but maybe, just maybe, there's a place in the literary world for me. 

So some quick things you should know about me:

I'm a Texan (warning-there will be state pride), relocated to Iowa (another warning-there will be complaints about the cold).

I like to try out new genres and styles of writing but I feel most comfortable writing historical fiction and fantasy. However, I have written sci-fi, realistic fiction, children's stories, poetry, Flash Fiction, short stories, and electronic literature.

And most importantly, I am a Christian and my ultimate goal will always be to glorify God with the gifts He has graciously given me. 
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"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." 
~ 1 Corinthians 10:31 

So there you go! That's basically me as a blog post!