Liv Carradine (Motherbynature)

I'm a wife and mother who works hard and loves to write.

Why the name 'Motherbynature'? Well, as the first grandchild of the family, the responsibility of keeping up with my siblings and all the younger cousins fell on me. I was always responsible for someone in one way or another. Because of that, mothering just comes natural to me now :)

I've always had a talent for writing. My third grade teacher submitted samples of my writing to a publishing company when I was 9 and they wanted to meet me and my mother. Unfortunately, my mother was young and irresponsible at the time and she never followed up. I guess it wasn't meant to be or it just wasn't the right time. My favorite author is Stephen King because "It" was the first real adult novel I ever read from start to finish. I have been hooked ever since.

My interests include studying the teachings of Jesus Christ, reading, hairstyling, crochet, spending time with my family, watching horror movies, cooking, writing and volunteering. That's quite a mixture but that is me in a nutshell.

I'm sarcastic and emotional but never boring. Stick around. You won't be disappointed!

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  Poems & Poetry

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  Communications

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  Organizing & Decluttering

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  Horror & Monster Movies

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  Childbirth

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  Handbags & Purses

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