Natalie Pucheta grew up in a small town in Northern New Jersey surrounded by a huge family, and close friends. She wrote Excerpts during a period of her life where she needed an es...view moreNatalie Pucheta grew up in a small town in Northern New Jersey surrounded by a huge family, and close friends. She wrote Excerpts during a period of her life where she needed an escape from reality. She wishes that when people read the poems in the book that they feel less lonely in overcoming the hardships in their lives.view less