As an author, we are always looking for something to inspire us for the next best seller. But I try and live life by the philosophy of “what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger” and “what we have done makes us who we are”. So the simple answer is no. My life experiences are who make me the person and writer I am today. The rich tapestry of my stories I truly believe would not be the same if I had lived life differently. For that matter I may have not become an author at all. The experiences we develop today shape the vision of who we are tomorrow, and show us a glimpse of things yet to come.