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Hello, all :)

My name is April, and I am starting to write again. This is my first online writing community, and I feel honored to be a part of it.

Due to life circumstances, I am currently living as a nomad. Most of my travel experiences up to this point have been to various third world countries, so I find it strange to get on a plane and still know the primary language when we land. The languages in which I have been nearly-conversational in my lifetime are American Sign Language and Tok Pisin of Papua New Guinea, although I have never been there.

I am currently reading The Keeper of Lost Things. Before that, I was reading The Nightingale and Daring Greatly. My favorite authors include, but are not limited to, Agatha Christie, Emily Dickinson, and Malcolm Gladwell.

I have worked rather extensively as a writing tutor, and specialize in EFL.

I have had a short story and a poem published by the creative literary journal of my alma mater. I have also co-authored an academic article that was presented at and published by an international higher education conference in Greece.

I am not as old as you think I am.
 

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Sounds like you’ve had a lot of interesting travel experiences, April. Should give you many things to write about.

Best of luck, and welcome to AW!
 

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I hope your future writing experiences are as varied as your travels. I haven't been here long, but am happy to say it's a great place to learn, whatever your age/internet age/life age/age you identify as!