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This is one of my favorite pictures of me because it shows from a young age (I was about 3 here) that I had a natural, instinctual passion to communicate, and there was clearly a sense of urgency about what I had to say.

Flash forward about 40+ years and I still have that passion and sense of urgency, which is why I created this space.

So first, thank you for being here! I wouldn't be writing a book if I didn't have supporters like you who are eager to see more of my words in print and online.

Next, to clarify, the "buy me a book/coffee" feature of this site is a way of showing that support, but it's not required in order to read any public posts. It's also not a pre-order for my upcoming book, but the funds are going towards the self-publishing process.

Think of it as virtually taking me out for a coffee to talk about what I'm working on, or as a way of saying, "I believe in you," or "Thank you for the words you're creating and for giving the time it takes to share them," or "What can I do to help you get your book in the hands of readers?"

Since I will be sharing my original writing (new and old) on the site, some posts will require paid membership access to read. Membership access is different from one-time gifts of support (which can be given at any time) and will be charged on a monthly basis.

Why?

- It allows me to have control over my yet-to-be-published work and protect my intellectual property.

- It allows me to safely and privately engage with my audience of readers in a more intentional and personal way.

- It allows me to build momentum and keep the excitement going about my book launch.

- It allows me to generate some revenue while I'm doing the (unpaid-until-publication) work of writing the book.

I welcome any of your questions about what I'm doing here, and I look forward to sharing more of my words with you. Let me know what you're most excited to see and hear about!