I grew up in a small town, where everyone knows everyone's business. I was the child who spent more time daydreaming up stories than I did anything else.
I write to fight depression. Life sucks sometimes. My writing truly helps to get me through that.
I also write for my children. They are young still, and I want books to have the same impact on them as they've had on me. Reading is such an important thing for children to do.