The Writing Geek

As a youngster, I can remember getting in trouble quite a bit. I’m not sure whether I had a knack for finding it, or it had a knack for finding me. All I know is that I found myself being lectured quite a bit. Inevitably, those lectures would always seem to end with my Mom asking, “What do you have to say for yourself?”

Today, I’m all grown up (well, almost) and find myself deep in my career as a writer. I don’t know that I would have ever gone down this path without Mom’s dedication to that question. So, it is with a grateful smile that I dedicate today’s post to you, Mom. Thanks for pointing me in the “write” direction.

Now, here is your challenge: Looking back on your own childhood, can you remember any influence your parents, grandparents or other role models may have had that caused you to become a writer? Take a moment to write about it, and post it on your blog if you have one. If you let me know about it, I will make a collection of links to other responses right here in a future post.

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