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Hello! I've always been a huge fan of books, from the time I could read. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone was the first actual book that I read and that was in second grade. My books have since gotten longer and more dense as far as topics go. With that love of reading came a love of writing. Poetry and lyrics, short stories and longer pieces are a pastime of mine that I refuse to give up. I enjoy the fantasy worlds that reading and writing can bring and sharing my works with the world is just an added bonus. I'm currently working towards a career in the publishing industry as I have hopes of one day being a publisher of children's books.

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My name is Anna! I love to write, travel, and read. In my spare time, I love to watch movies and bake. My number one passion in life is writing. Since I was a little kid I've been creating stories. I can't wait to share my writing with you. Enjoy!

I'm a recent UCF graduate, relocated from the Treasure Coast area. I love all things arts, and I am a huge Disney fan and cat enthusiast.

Mazen was born and raised in Egypt (yes, pharaoh descendant ), during his time in Egypt he finished his undergraduate studies in Biotechnology. Mazen recently moved to the US after finishing his master of science in the UK and decided to follow his passion in life rather than staying on the safe side of the equation. He is dropping 5 years of research and starting new careers in writing and entrepreneurship.

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