Since I was a girl, I’ve always loved stories.

In fact, reading was my big escape. Many afternoons after school, I’d hang out in my room and devour books, from Judy Bloom to Nancy Drew to Madeleine L’engle. Even now – one of my favorite past times is to curl up with a good novel.

I’m the kind of person who resonates with stories, they speak to me, teach lessons, convey truths. Maybe it’s the artist in me, the one who sees the world through symbols and metaphors. Imagery speaks louder to me than text.