We Can Play!
Who am I? Great question! I think we all have a hard time answering this question about ourselves. I grew up in the setting in the book; I too was an aspiring young athlete and never wanted to let my town down! Having lived in both small towns and large cities, it's easy to see the difference between the two lifestyles. Both center stages bring tremendous excitement and pressures to its athletes, playing against the best or winning for your town. Which brings the most satisfaction? I know which I would choose, but I will keep that to myself. For many years I turned away from my dreams of writing, it was easy to find excuses as to why I couldn't. Finally the whispers in my head got loud enough to challenge myself. I encourage each of us to put away self-doubt and excuses and pursue the whispers we all have. - JD