Robbins, Douglas

I began writing in high school after a teacher asked us to write a poem. In that eight line poem I found a power in words that I had never found anywhere else. Now after many jobs in various industries from admissions to sales, and from construction to insurance, I started writing more seriously. A few years ago I decided I would take my chances with the only profession that ever made sense. Though it wasn't so much a career move, it was a move out of necessity. So I left my thankless job after years waking up sick and dreading everyday. Though with little money in my 401k, if I was going to l...