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ARIANNA MILLER ARIANNA MILLER
At age three, upon typing my first sentence on my grandmother’s computer, I knew that I was destined to become a writer. Ever since that
hobbies such as gardening, playing the piano and especially writing.
been added to the summer reading curriculum for my school, Queen’s
College, as well as being placed
moment, a passion for words and self—expression was lit within me that hasn’t died down.
I started to write num-erous short
stories (albeit unfinished) full
My debut novel, Orphans, was based on a friendship that I had developed with a girl named Kristina Ewing. She was a temporary student at my school having transferred from Abaco because of the devastating effects of Hurricane Dorian on her
into the libraries of several schools
around The Bahamas including
the Family Islands. It can also be
acquired on Amazon, eBay, Kindle
and other recognizable websites. A
copy of Orphans can even be found
of adventure with characters to
in the University of The Bahamas
island. A quarter of the way into the book, I discovered that she
National Library.
match, feeling certain that I was enhancing my skills and talents with every paragraph. Writing was not only something that I enjoyed doing but it gave me a sense of purpose as I utilized my God—given talent.
would soon be returning to her home island-hence, I persevered and finished the book in her honor.
In closing, it is undeniable that
writing has trans-formed me in
It was the first extensive piece of writing that I had ever completed. I was ten years old.
various ways. Through it, I have
learned how to convey emotions,
address social issues and even
weave in my own thoughts and
In 2020, the entire country went on lockdown due to the coronavirus
pandemic. My school initiated a fully virtual format, and suddenly, I had a lot more time to hone my
Since the fateful day that I typed the last line of my book, I have been blessed with my own book launch with the full support and blessing of my family and friends. My book has
backstory. I hope to encourage
other aspiring young authors to
work towards their goals and shoot
for the stars. The sky was never the
limit.
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