Writers don't write from experience, although many are hesitant to admit that they don't. ...If you wrote from experience, you'd get maybe one book, maybe three poems. Writers write from empathy. -Nikki Giovanni
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In a gentle way, you can shake the world ~Ghandi 
Be kind. Be gentle. Be open. Spread love. ♥️ 
Hello all you wonderful book lovers,
My name is Felicia Ribaudo (formerly Gilmore). I'm soon to be the legal drinking age (21), and I live in a very hot place (San Antonio, Texas) much different from where I grew up (Anderson, Indiana). 
I'm a huge hippie, all about peace and love. I stand for equality for all, regardless of the color of our skin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and etc. We are all humans; one race. 
I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason; life gives you experiences in order for you to grow into who you're supposed to be. Some of us just get lost, and forget that we are meant to do great things. 
I've been writing since I was in diapers. Literally. I have always loved the way my mind created stories, giving me an escape from reality. I've used my creative imagination and my experiences (but also empathy, as seen in the above quote) to open up a world for my readers. One of which they can relate to and/or fall in love with because it helps them to escape whatever awful reality it is they're going through. Writing has always been my way to express myself, has always been my passion. 
I hope to one day become a great author, and I dream of my more personal work changing the world in a very positive way; for the better. As for my fictional works, I hope they create a fantastic world for my readers to get completely lost in. 
I just wanna thank all of my followers/readers/fans; without you, I wouldn't feel like my writing was worth it. I appreciate you all so much!! Remember spread love and kindness, make this world better-every little thing counts. 
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️