Joni PriceHi. I'm Joni.I've always loved words, stories, books, reading and writing. As is sometimes the way in life, my journey to writing was not a direct route. I've kept up with writing here and there over the years but finally decided to make those childhod dreams a reality. I have recently published the first in a growing series of children's books, and have plans for other ages and genres. I have also started Pretium Publishing, LLC, to help other aspiring authors and illustrators get their work out to the world.I believe that words carry weight, lives hold meaning, and sharing a story matters. Reading opens your mind to other worlds and ideas, you learn reasoning, and build imagination. Reading is crucial to personal growth. I want to be a part of the material that makes people learn, feel, and think. When I'm not writing, helping others publish, or working my day job as a data analyst, you will find me spending time with my kids or curled up with a good book. I do touch grass but try to do that only when it isn't summertime in the South! Read More Read Less