I’ve always believed that stories are not about the main character but about the writer. You’ll learn more about me through my stories, but, for this post, I’ll go through the basics.
I hate my first name, so I go by my middle name, Evan. I’m one of the few Puerto Ricans born and raised in San Diego, California. I have always been an artist, drawing through every lecture in class and at any moment I could. In my early twenties, I broke my finger playing dodgeball, don’t ask. That’s when my writing began. Taking some creative writing classes led me towards an English degree. Then, because the economy tanked, I got my MFA at San Diego State University. But shortly after I stopped writing.
Years later, I’m writing again. I’m ready to share my stories. I’ll be posting blogs, short stories, creative non-fiction, and excepts from my manuscript.
“Fantasy is hardly an escape from reality. It’s a way of understanding it.” – Lloyed Alexander.
An interesting beginning! It should be fun getting to read your future writings
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Thank you! I hope this forces me to write everyday. I definitely miss the craft.
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It is hard to write everyday, the only way I am able to accomplish it is by starting my day with writing.
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I respect your courage….All the best for your journey
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Thank you so much. I appreciate the support.
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What a brilliant quote. I wish I knew that one to say to people when they put me down for imagining and I so agree the story and characters are all aspects of the writer or our attempt to understand the world. ❤
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You should use it if it speaks to you!
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Thank you I would love to.
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Sweet introduction. Well written.
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Thank you! I appreciate it.
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Nice to meet you! And good for you for writing again! If you are looking for daily writing challenges, there are plenty on WP! You may be interested in the A to Z Challenge in April. I posted about it today. Cheers!
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I hope that you are enjoying getting back into writing.
And thanks for following my blog, which is really appreciated.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I couldn’t agree with you more. A piece of myself is in everything I write from a snippet of poetry to full novels in a series. The beauty, however, is that you do not lose that part of self, but each written piece adds to the whole of self. Each character I birth and allow to grow, evolve, think, and watch as I reign them in when they try to take over my story, brings a new, deeper version of personal consciouness. Thank you for reminding me of this.
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Boa introdução. Seja bem vindo.
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I love the quote. I look forward to seeing more of your writing.
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Writing is so good for the soul! Keep on penning. And thank you so much, Evan, for following me. Appreciate it.
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