I decided. It seemed much easier sitting at a beachside caf\u00e9 drinking margaritas with my wife. She had asked if I was happy. Before I even answered we knew the answer was no. We had known for a while. I hated the practice of law. It had been obvious since I almost dropped out part way through the second year of law school. So what was I going to do? She didn\u2019t care as long as I was happy and I pursued it whole heartedly. \u201cWriting\u201d had been my answer.<\/p>\n
I have always wanted to write but never had the courage to pursue it. I have been obsessed with fantasy and science fiction novels since my mother brought home a copy of The Hobbit. She told me I had to read it by the end of the summer. I asked her for more four days later. Since then, whenever I drive past a stand of trees on a hillside, through a wooded valley, or walk through the forest, the world around me comes to life with feats and creatures of mythical proportions.<\/p>\n
So, you want to write eh? Great! Now what? The answer scared me to the marrow. I had to write of course. My wife suggested taking a class at Bellevue College. She asked me to sign up for a \u201cWrite a Novel in a Month\u201d class, and I have.<\/p>\n
Holy Crap! Write a novel in a month? It apparently can be done, and I am going to do it. Things have to start somewhere right?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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