Why in the Hell Do I Do This?

An author’s personal story of perseverance . . . or insanity

Photo by Karolina Grabowska

I have been championing the writing life, the creative life for many years. It has always been my lifeblood. First it was music, then journalism (yes, journalism can be creative), then personal essays, memoir, and fiction. And I have been a big advocate for those who are entering the creative life, no matter the skill level, always believing no matter…