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It’s the voice that knows you best. Listen to it, and allow it to guide you accordingly. I’ve learned to not be consumed by the things I have no control over. People’s UPDATE: Ever since chatting with Loverly she became the opinions and criticisms are examples of that. Let go and recipient of the International Athena Young let God:) Professional Leadership Award and has also published another book titled, "I Am Woman" that What do you want your legacy as a writer to be? chronicles the lives of women around the world. I hope that I would have inspired many to live out loud These women tell their stories of  — Love, Faith, and outside the box. In fact, to get rid of the box all Courage and Forgiveness. To connect with and get together! (laughing out loud)…and to also embrace your hands on Loverly’s captivating books, visit their uniqueness and that of others, while broadening www.loverlysheridan.com. their horizons by traveling the world. To aim to see the world through their own vision, and not television. I think you’re well poised to be our next Laureate for Literature, any awards yet?   Thank you for such a wonderful compliment. Derek Walcott is one of my heroes. I have no accolades or awards, just a boy who calls me mom a million times a day! It drives me crazy! But I wouldn’t change it for the world:) A mom, humbled author, daring explorer, humanitarian, a beautiful soul with a pleasant disposition, a gem, an inspiration no doubt. Thank you Miss Loverly Sheridan for taking the time to share your story, your passion, your journey and for allowing Manmay LaKay Magazine to celebrate you! There is power in sharing our stories and stories like yours are very important in that they inspire and activate the courage in others to follow their dreams. Thank you for your interest and continue the great work with your magazine in showcasing Saint Lucians. Love and light. Loverly Sheridan and her son Mathew Sroda at the Athena Awards