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I’m going to stop defining what it is I write here and simply write. I’m a writer right?

Most people wouldn’t share what I’ve written in Journey to 30 (the book) - not with a friend and definitely not with the world. What’s contained in my upcoming novel is damaging to my life, but I’m certain you’ll find it entertaining.

I thought the writing of Journey to 30: Part 1 was done, but I recently found an old notebook. The writing is done, but I’m still in the process of transcribing the final entries. It’s been a slow process and a painful one. Going back and reliving old memories is tough. I’m almost done though and since I’m purposefully not editing anything - the book itself is almost done. The book is my personal journal and as such it’s littered with grammatical errors. It’s genuine, it’s raw, it’s authentic. I considered doing some editing but I’m convinced it will only detract instead of add value. I’m not perfect, nor is my writing. Especially not when I’m writing about my life and the things that matter. When I journal I simply let my mind spill onto the page. 

The only editing I’ve done and will do is changing names and removing irrelevant, yet identifying details. I’m Unknown. and it is only fair that I extend this same courtesy to the people in my life. The people closest to me who have read the project, aren’t particularly happy with me sharing the intimate details of my life, especially not those that pertain to them. It is what is. Certain words that are irrelevant to the story will be whited out to protect these people, it doesn’t affect the story. If anything I think my readers will find a slight joy in the mystery of it all.