It was kind of like they were just giving us a toy to play with, to do whatever we wanted with.
“When I realized I was having trouble reading, I was too embarrassed to ask for help. Some teachers believed in me, but I just wasn't focused on school - I was into the music and trying to please my dad.”
“I try to use all of my senses when describing a setting, and try to think of everything that would impact a character in any given scene.”