Entries in May 2008
All time fav...
Brooke P writes "How did you get started as a writer?" and "What is your favorite book of all time?"
Well, I remember I was eight years old and we were still living in the orange and white house. We moved around quite a lot and that's how we remembered our homes, by their colors. So, it was while living in the orange and white house that my teacher gave us an assignment to write a story. I cringed at first because it meant serious interference with my social time, in particular with Terry M, my latest crush (despite the fact that he like Jamie but alas, another story).
Anyhow, being the keener I was back then (what happened?) I got to work on my story that very first day after school. And never stopped. Suddenly, playtime didn't matter. Nor did supper or gasp! -Terry M! All I wanted to do was continue with this wonderful feeling of creating. I wrote and wrote and wrote. And then I asked my teacher if I could also draw the pictures.
When my 'masterpiece' was completed I got an A+ and my teacher sent it in to Owl magazine, who published it.
And though it would be many years and many distractions before I would pick up where I left off, I will never forget that first taste of writing. It was sooooo delicious!
As to my favorite book of all time, that's a toughy. Why don't we narrow it down to my favorite childhood book. That's waaaay easier! Hands down it would be Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I loved that book! I devoured it. I sat on pins and needles while Charlie unwrapped the golden wrapper. It was pure delight and I can't wait to share this same delight with my daughter!
Thanks for writing, Brooke!
With joy,
K
