The Reason I Write

I have always been fan of writing. I have been writing since I was 9 years old when I drew a comic about an alien fugitive becoming part of an intergalactic police. When I was 11, I wrote bionicle fan fiction. In my teen years, I always chose fiction writing for my essays. And now that I'm in my 20s, I moved on to writing full length novels.I guess if I have to give a reason why I do what I do, the answer would be "to satisfy an itch". Perhaps its an obsession of some sort, but I always felt eager to put my ideas and thoughts on paper (or screen). If I don't, it's like I can't even focus. I need to write down my ideas and stories in order to satisfy that itch.Especially now that I'm writing a fantasy book, the ideas just kept spilling in. I try my best not to let it interfere with my studies and social life. But it's hard to go through a day without writing something down. It doesn't matter if I'm just writing about making background stories for my characters or writing down the history and lore of my fantasy realm.Perhaps it's a strange fear that when one day I'll be forgotten after I pass on to the next life and my writings are the only part of me that could be immortalized. I don't know. Perhaps this concept of fear of oblivion can be used in a future book as well! (See? I just can't help myself!)But in all seriousness, writing has become a part of me and I enjoy it both as a past time and a job. The reason I write is because I want to see my ideas and thoughts materialize. And now that my epic fantasy novel, The Ocean Hearth, is finished, I can rest easy...that is until I start writing for its sequel!Have a nice day guys!Btw, be sure to check out my fantasy book " The Ocean Hearth " available on kindle now for only $0.99!