Fiction or nonfiction? Externally, Erin had plenty going on for her. She was pretty and smart enough, but not enough to compel her to fulfill her potential. All she recognized in the mirror were faults and deep-cutting insecurities. Through debatable luck and questionable life choices she almost lost it all. Or did she? Though the bullet slowed her down she never seems to learn the right lesson. Is this cautionary tale founded in truth, or is it a reflection of a lonely girl’s musings? Either way, Erin loses her faculties, friends, and youth to discover introspection and a broader perspective, leading her towards what she always needed: peace of mind and a semblance of control. Control of self, situation, and most importantly, control of how she views herself. Still on her quest to achieve her potential, she is making strides.

About the Author

Erin Smith was born in Houston, Texas, and was raised somewhere between Houston and Louisiana. Though she isn’t particularly noteworthy or famous, she has survived her life with hope. With eyes open to life as she stumbles through self-constructed hurdles. She has two dogs and one nephew and lives in Montgomery, Texas, where she continues to face self-inflicted obstacles.