My love for literature began when my second grade teacher challenged me to really learn to read. In a childish attempt to impress her I went to my elementary school library and found the biggest, m...view moreMy love for literature began when my second grade teacher challenged me to really learn to read. In a childish attempt to impress her I went to my elementary school library and found the biggest, most ridiculous book I could. An old copy of The Hobbit. I checked it out every week and kept it (illegally) over a summer. By the time I finished that tome, I have successfully proven Mrs. Miracle (I know) right. I had learned to read. From there it was a race. I have read thousands of books in the interim. Now, I'm taking it one step farther, from reading the classics to *hopefully* writing them. I know my style as an author isn't normal/ I wouldn't have it any other way. Monitor your sanity, ye who reads my work.view less