Starving to Create

“This is the real secret of life -- to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play.”― Alan Watts

I realized the importance of my role when giggles followed the satirical content I wrote. I always take my role as a creator very seriously. I poke fun at life, and it feels too rewarding. The responsibilities that accompany the developmental process make editing a major ordeal for a writer who pours their emotions into each project. To truly connect with readers, a love for published material comes down to the quality of one’s work. If I love my narrative enough, the literature appears to romanticize the familiarity with a reader’s life.

I playfully weave commonalities into the narrative to share simple ideas and engage an audience. Belonging has its place in the imaginative process. I write to invite readers to see themselves in the characters. Finding oneself in a protagonist's personality or qualities can be a transformative experience. I have immersed myself in the storylines of so many books.

Readers keep telling me that Raising Mother Nature reads unlike any other narrative. I knew the nonlinear timeline would enable a contrasting understanding of the two protagonists as they face daunting tasks to survive. One protagonist antagonizing the other’s existence is complex to consider, and such a format would capture readers in suspense.

I feel proud to have authored this book. I’m having the time of my life as a starving artist.