I am an aspiring writer. I have always had a great love for the written word, those that I have written and of course those I have read. I joined writing.com in the hopes of having my work critiqued so that I may improve in my weaker areas. I am currently working on my first novel, which will be a paranormal romance. I have been writing for as long as I have been able. I have written hundreds of short stories and poems. I have never tried to openly pursue a writing career until recently. This came when I finally realized that it is the only thing that gives me true joy.