ABOUT ME
Dear Reader
This is a space where my curiosity, creativity, inspiration, daily musings and amateur attempts at writing collide to form L'ecrivain.
I am Kayley Jane, a 22 year old Creative Writing student residing in the beautiful city of Durban, South Africa.
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A little about me
I was born in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, as the youngest of three daughters to my amazing parents. We moved around a lot when I was young, and so I had the privilege of experiencing different cultures and languages; seeing a bit of this wide world we live in. I matriculated in Durban, South Africa, and am currently studying a BA in Creative Writing. For those of you who know me, you will know the irony of this. In school, English was my most dreaded subject - the one that just did not come naturally to me at all. I still remember crying at the mere mention of having to write an essay. Oh if only I knew then, what I know now. Today, I see writing as an art form - I am in love with the limitless possibilities. As much as I don't know what I am doing (at all), writing stirs something so deep within me. There is nothing much like the midnight surge of curiosity, when my hubby and I both sit up at night with a cup of coffee and explore and stretch our ability to creatively articulate the chaotic world within and around us.
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Behind the title
L'ecrivain is French for, 'the writer'. I recently spent a few days with my husband in the breathtaking city of Paris, France. The more I explored it's cobbled streets, grand old buildings and serene parks, the more I came to deeply and truly understand why creatives such as Van Gogh and Hemingway all migrated to this city in search of inspiration. Even just by breathing in the air, one cannot help but draw in life and inspiration to live, to create, to express. Thus the use of their beautiful language in the title of my creative space. The choice to use the phrase, "the writer", is a bold one on my part. In all honesty, I feel profoundly inadequate to claim such a title. This being said, for me to truly embrace this new journey, I needed to combat my fear of being wrong or not qualified enough with a courageous, bold gesture.
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I do hope you enjoy fumbling through the early stages of my writing journey. I am wanting to learn and grow as much as I can, and so if you have any guidance, advice, encouragements, or constructive criticism please e-mail me at kayleyjanevn@gmail.com - I would so appreciate your feedback!
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Thank you so so so much,
and please come visit again soon.
