Authors all always have a different story about what influenced them, or impacted them either positively or negatively in becoming an author. For example, two points where authors such as Stephen King, Willy Lamb, Karen Thompson Walker, and Markus zusak connected on were their childhood, and the many rejections that motivated them to become better. Additionally, Stephen King discusses the many obstacles he faced throughout his journey, such as the many rejections but he points out an important factor “you do get 1000 rejections before you break through. It’s a part of the game, you learn” that rejections make us stronger. Furthermore, childhood is an important part of our future. Willy Lamb talks about how drawing as child helped him to be
