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Hi there! I'm Fina, a professional bookworm, tea-drinking storyteller, and child of God.
This blog is a place for me to share my ideas with the world - be that about stories, fiction writing, journalling, media, or the Bible.
I'm a writer at heart - I wrote my first story at age eight, and that set me on a path that would lead to where I am today. I would never go back.
My work (Shatterproof) has been published in the young writer's anthology Unmasked and Other Stories.
Being able to share what I've learned and experienced with you is something absolutely amazing, and I feel so blessed to be doing something that I love.
Please enjoy your stay here!
Bye for now,
Fina

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