Dear JK Rowling…

Dear JK Rowling,

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Izzy Neis

p.s. It should be noted: a seed of unexpected inspiration can spread far and wild– building forests far from any place you’ve ever seen.  Hadn’t been for Ms. Rowling and her book, I would not have read about Harry in the time that I needed him most… and therefore, wouldn’t have written about Angelica & Chimera, wouldn’t have changed my major (senior year) and stayed to pursue creative writing, wouldn’t met a great teacher by the name of Terry Shepherd, wouldn’t have gotten into the Masters program at Cardiff University, wouldn’t have written all the things I have (which mostly are not published, due to the fact that I’m cradling them like a mother to a beloved child, afraid for them to grow and walk, but that time will come), and wouldn’t have stumbled into Star Farm or Online Communities.  The opportunity to inspire may be a cheap moment to give for some, but the results are priceless if well spent for others.

5 Quotes to remember:

“An idealist is a person who helps other people to be prosperous.” -Henry Ford

“The power of imagination makes us infinite.” -John Muir

“Far away in the sunshine are my highest aspirations.  I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and follow where they may lead.” -Louisa May Alcott

“Never look down on anybody, unless you’re helping them up.” -Jesse Jackson

“And now Harry, let us step out into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure” -Dumbledore (Rowling, thanks for bringing us along.)