Name: Julia

Pen Name: Maren6Elizabeth (though you used to know me as JuliaE6)

History: I started writing about a two years ago. I had just finished reading my entire collection-which was 28 books, mind you-twice. The thing about reading is that it fills your head with words, words and more words. Also, it helps you create your own series of events and helps you imagine what the author is trying to portray, like you're creating a movie. That encouraged me to write a story of my own. But before, I used to write in secret, and no one in my family knows. Then I found Fanfiction.net and it fueled me to write and post my story in public, but I hesitated. From all the fanfics I have read, I wasn't sure if I was up for it. It took about two months of decision-making, which was hard because I didn't tell my parents (Yeah, I'm still young, so it bothered me.) I finally signed up and became an official author of Fanfiction.net. With that I was determined to write and continue my story, which had about two chapters ready. Then, I published The Rise of Nine. I spread news to my cousin and my mother, the people who encouraged me to put my talent to work.

Dedications: First, I want to thank my cousin, who caught me secretly writing my first chapter. He was like me, creating stories, but instead of words he used drawings. Bro, thanks for urging me to write more sentences. Second, I owe special thanks to my mother, who first read my story, besides my cousin. She waved away all the negative comments from my older sister, who literally thinks I lost my marbles. Mom, thanks for protecting me and, thanks for appreciating my story. Lastly, I thank all of you, who inspired me to create, continue and finish The Rise of Nine, my first fanfic. You guys, thank you for feeding me good comments. Even though I don't know who you are, I can't thank you enough.