I started writing fiction about 10 years ago. Poetry about two years later. I love the omnipotence which writing allows, the sense of creation, of creating your own world, your characters and environment. Emotion is important, and honesty, and at times a sense of the ridiculous. Humour is an important element whether black humour, irony or obvious humour sometimes to balance tragedy. I find also that writing in the first person reaches into a character's thought processes, it allows the reader to know the character intimately. My writing heroes can be found on my Blogspot. Under favourite books https://www.blogger.com/profile/11530577772616491513