I am a retired Licensed Practical Nurse and am currently striving to become a full-time Fantasy/Science Fiction writer. I am a father of four and enjoy activities involving the great outdoors.
     Yes, I must confess I am a dedicated wordsmith. It's in my blood, and finally, I no longer fear my works' critics or rejections. It is OK if some readers don't like a story I write. It just means my work wasn't their cup of tea. I will strive to perfect my writing, searching for those perfect words or phrases.
     For years, I didn't write and now know this was wrong. To lead a truly fulfilled life, you must be honest with yourself about who you are. Some of my friends/family do not understand my tireless pursuit of creating tales. To get it means you must have it in your blood. So-I will sit down behind my computer, unlock my imagination, and there's no telling where the journey will take me.
     They say;  " Magic is dead." and I say; " No it's not. For when we read a story, we put aside our boring, humdrum lives and escape. Let me take you to different worlds, cultures, times and show you the meaning of Magic first hand. Just relax, sit back and become one with a tale I have to tell. In doing so, you will share cultural unity as our ancestors have done since the dawn of time. I am not "   
     Just recently, I completed Book One: Light of Elliana of the epic fantasy adventure series Of Tears & Darkness; I am currently in the process of writing Book Two: Where Darkness Treads. The series is projected to span three volumes.  I hope you enjoy reading this book as much as I've enjoyed writing it. If you like, feel free to pass this along to all your friends. 
May All Of Your Endeavors Be Fruitful ;
David C. Flowers.