I have a sincere love for the written word. The first book to leave a lasting impression (and the one that made me want to become a writer) was A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith. I've read it over and over and never grow bored with it.

I did see success as a writer, but being an editor who is able to find the needle in the haystack is where I've excelled. It's very rewarding for me to be able to help another author get his or her words published.