Thinking back to the beginning

 

As I reflect on the beginning of the journey of becoming a author I had to think about all the bumps and bruises along the way.  I tell everyone we all have a story within us and I didn't know at the time my story was from pain, hurt and grief. I was lost and didn't know where to turn but my words saved my life. I had been writing my feelings in my journal the words I couldn't vocalize yet. I made the decision that by sharing this was my chance to share my experience to help someone else and realized I helped myself. 

I had done research and found a self publishing company that fit all of my needs at the time . I needed someone to hold me accountable and keep me on a timetable. I was working full time at the same time  and had finished getting my Masters degree. I was already in the writing groove of writing term papers , thesis so I took my tuition reimbursement money and clicked on the button submit . The rest is history of becoming a self published author. I won awards , had my books that was just an idea traveling to places I dreamed of going, and knowing that my parents would so proud.

My first book called Through the Fire was a compilation of poetry that covered all topics and meeting readers explaining to me that they could relate. I wrote one piece in particular called "Clear" that was learning that my beloved mother was dying and we had 2 days to prepare. The witnessing of her transitioning  and the emotions of all she wouldn't be able to see me accomplish. Readers who were caregivers, children of parents who passed, spouses of someone they lost got the emotion  though my words. It let me know at that very moment to not stop writing  and to let the words flow until my time is up. 

Here we are almost eight years later, I have written six books, become a motivational speaker and the work hasn't stopped. There is a story in all of us and the pages are filling up 

About the Author:

Patricia A. Saunders, self published author of Through the Fire, is a motivational speaker who has been spreading the word that you set the tone as to how others will treat, respect, and love you. Ms. Saunders lives and writes in Northern California, San Francisco Bay Area. The youngest of thirteen children, she grew up in Connecticut, and is active in community service. She works as a supervisor for a corporate financial services company. In her spare time, she performs spoken word and enjoys wine tasting and traveling.

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