Writing is in my blood. I have been writing since I was old enough to pound the computer keyboard. As a 5 year old, I wrote short stories about animals and princesses. As an 18 year old, I enjoy deeper explorations of life. I am in the process of publishing my first non-fiction book, and I plan to major in English when I begin college in the fall. I am a lover of words and beauty, and I love combining the two in writing. In my free time, when I'm not writing, I enjoy making drinks as a barista at a local coffee shop, spending time with my family, running 5ks, and hiking.