xxxThe following writer has been kind enough to share her story with us.

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xxxrob@easywaytowrite.com

xxxThank you.

xxxRuthie Spoonemore

At seventeen, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. I have had thirteen surgeries to replace, remove, and revise my affected joints. I have led a challenging, yet, interesting life. My dream is to write a book to show God's influence on my life. Joni Earikson Tada is one of my favorite authors; her books are encouraging and inspirational.

My grandmother was very important in my life. She not only taught me about everyday life, she also taught me about my spiritual life. She was the one that made sure I went to Sunday school. She gave me my very first Bible. She loved writing poetry, and several times, through the years, our church printed her poetry in their bulletin. Every time I read her poetry, I feel transported into another world. I want to write just like her. I want to move my readers to feel something—happiness, anger, sadness—to react to the words on the paper, or online.

I love to draw and paint, especially watercolors. I have a website “Ruthie’s Art” (www.ruthiesart.com) where some of my work is displayed and you can find links to my online stores where various items bearing my art can be purchased.

I am no longer as driven to paint. I have renewed my desire to write and have enrolled in a course at the Long Ridge Writing Group. I am working on my fourth assignment, but have submitted my third assignment to a magazine for possible publication.

Although nonfiction seems to be easier for me to write, I plan to try my hand at fiction. Like my investment portfolio, I want to be diversified.

I have two blogs that I’m trying to keep updated, seems to be a losing battle, though. They are at I Live by Faith (http://ruthiesart.wordpress.com) and Ruthie’s Ramblings ( http://ruthiesart.blogspot.com ).

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