Since before I knew how to write all the letters of the alphabet, I was dreaming of becoming a published author. Putting words together for others to read, sharing thoughts and feelings to connect with like-minded individuals is a dream of mine. Whether it’s my latest journal entry, a poem I wrote in the middle of the night, or the entirety of a manuscript I spent months and months writing, words are my lifeline, how I process my life and those around me, and how best I share the inner workings of my heart and soul…