Only by examining our personal biases can we grow as artists; only by cultivating empathy can we grow as people.
When the writing is good, a book becomes a mirror. The reader will see an uncanny familiarity and respond accordingly.
Storytelling is about exploring the nuances of life, the anguish within beauty and the wisdom within pain. When we hold our stories inside, they weigh us down. When we release them, we find not only voice but perspective.
