When I first met my wife, I was just beginning to dive into my writing journey. We were both young and I was trying to write the next great American novel. Life is tough sometimes and I ended up losing "Breathless" somehow. It was chaotic times, and it just got lost both physically and metaphorically in the midst of that chaos. What I love and still remember is that she was one of the people I trusted to read what little I had finished. She was inspired by what she had read and to this day still thinks about and can quote one of the lines that resonated with her. I'm pretty sure that was the moment that I fell in love with her.
It took a long time and some winding roads before we both realized that we belonged together. After twenty years of friendship, we finally started dating. Seven years ago we tied the knot, and I married into one of the most loving and supportive families. My wife is very encouraging with the work I'm doing now. Although it makes her anxious, (It makes me anxious too, I just hide it better) she is really excited about everything that is happening and really proud of what I've accomplished.
One thing that she has done to show this support still touches my heart in the sweetest way. After Star Skimmer was complete, she paid to have the copy right established through the Library of Congress. To me, a book is not a book unless it's listed at the Library of Congress. It was an amazing gift and is what really gave me the confidence to push forward with the project. I'm so glad she decided to love me. She is my ride or die and always gives me the courage to follow my dreams. Love you baby, you're the best.
To the moon and back and across the universe.
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