I'm one of those people who can only express themselves through the writing in with they create. I've enjoyed reading ever since I read the book Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (which was when I was about 8) and never looked back. Today I've leaned into more classical novels, such as The Iliad and Odyssey, Sherlock Holmes, and The Divine Comedy. As well as tons of recent books like Star wars novels and George Orwell books. In conclusion, these books have inspired me and so I look forward to all the writing I plan to do in the weeks, months, and years to come. -TheFictionalMan
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Welcome FictionalMan ... Anyone who at a young age that can handle the likes of Iliad, Odyssey, Sherlock Holmes, and Divine Comedy is worthy of the applause. Keep the good work up. I, myself, had never read a book till I was 23 yrs old recupperating from a near-death experience in the hospital. Wish I had started earlier but the environment I grew up in served as an impediment to 'a whole new world of books.' Truly wish you the best!
