Follow your passion
A tribute to my aunt who helped me follow my passion
10/9/20241 min read
One of the best parts about writing Captain Henry and the Planets Guard was how it brought me closer to my aunt, a retired journalist.
She played an essential role in shaping the book, and it was a gift to spend countless hours on the phone with her, talking about writing and receiving a crash course in writing from someone I admire so much.
I know I made the same mistakes over and over again—probably enough to frustrate her beyond belief. At times, I wouldn't have blamed her if she stopped answering my calls. But she never did.
During the process, I came across a column she wrote for the Asbury Park Press in 2014 about following your dreams. The quote in the image is from that column, and I also included it at the front of the book.
We all need to chase our dreams—whether big or small. I believe it's a key part of why we're here. Pursuing them connects us to ourselves and to the world in profound ways.
So, thank you, Aunt Bobbi. I'm looking forward not back.