I realized long ago that all I needed was a pencil or pen, and paper. I could draw or write down anything that I wanted, without anyone criticizing it. It gave me the ability, from anywhere, to escape somewhere else. I could create my own world on paper, and get lost there for as long as I wanted. I know that writing has and always will create that space for me, and it's always been my muse. I hope to be able to share it with others because it's been vital for me.