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Tag: reading
Finding Time to Read in a Busy Schedule
I get it. I’ve been there. As life is hectic around you, you suddenly realize that it has been weeks since you’ve even touched a book to read for fun. Here are three ways to return to the wonders of reading.
Why I, as a Teen Fiction Writer, Read Shakespeare
There’s something special about brushing the dust away from a spine and recognizing the book.
Some of my favorite literary friends can be found, as my copy of Macbeth was recently, in the shadowy corner of an out-of-the-way bookstore.

Why I Chose Professional Writing—Even Though I Don’t Want to Be an Author
I’ve always loved reading. Eventually, I discovered writing. But then I discovered something I loved even more than reading or writing.
The Power of Story
The entire Narnia series took my breath away and opened my eyes to a world that existed only in my imagination. But C.S. Lewis didn’t just show me a new world—he told me a powerful story. One that moves me to this day.