A Published Author

My first time being a published author! A piece I wrote about my time in Slovakia, that was based on my journal post, was chosen to be part of the York Literary Review and printed. The theme for the Review was 'Spirit' and as soon as I read the brief I knew that my experience in Slovakia was what I wanted to write about.

This was something very new to me as I never considered myself 'a writer'. Being published despite this view of myself showed me that I don't need to be really experienced or at the top of a field to be successful at something and it's given me the confidence to pursue writing and other interests that I used to feel shy about.

When I have my primary school teacher hat on, I tell the children: " if we are creating art, we are artists. When we are performing gymnastics, we are gymnasts. When we are playing instruments, we are musicians.", I have finally taken my own advice and encouragement... I am writing therefore I am a writer.

You can find the book online, available to purchase here.