An Oficially Kelsey Introduction

Hi, my name is Kelsey.

The past year has been very new and exciting for me. I have always wanted to be an author, and to have a published book. My dream came true a few months ago when I self published my first book, entitled "Dear Diary, Am I Really Thirteen?" It was a very difficult decision for me to have my book self published, because I knew that people would read it, and probably judge me based on it. Most of my classmates didn't even know I liked to write. I was sincerely afraid to have my book published and be put out into the world, knowing that others, even my classmates, might read and judge it. Then I realized that the only thing that could ever hold me back in life was fear. Fear is the biggest obstacle that I, or anyone else, will ever face. As Franklin Roosevelt once said, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." I didn't want my fears to conquer my life, so I had to conquer my fear, and follow my dreams, no matter what the consequences may be. You can't live your life based upon the fear that others will or will not like whatever you do. You just have to stand up and be yourself, and forget the rest. Ever since I decided to forget my fears and self publish my book, I have been doing different things to try and promote my book, not just for myself, but to encourage others to follow their dreams like I have. I have had two readings/signings, one at my local library, and another at The Stuyvesant Plaza Book House in Albany, New York. I was also invited to speak about following my dreams and writing my book at three different schools in New York. All of these things have been very exciting for me, and have encouraged me to continue writing, so I have started a second book.
I have decided to share my journey with you through blog posts, which is something I probably should have done a long time ago. Anyway, I hope you will follow me, as I follow my dreams to become an author. In my blog posts, I might update you on what's going on in my life, where my journey is taking me, or maybe I'll just share a fictional short story with you. I might even discuss my favorite books with you, because-as most writers are-I am an avid reader. Last, but not least, I will try to encourage you to follow your dreams, no matter how big or small they are. Don't let fear, or anything else, get in your way.