The author started wring poetry at the age of fifteen when her 10th grade English teacher, Sister Miriam (I.H.M.), recognized that the author had a talent for rhyme and rhythm. The teacher continuously praised the student’s work and encouraged her to follow the calling. Through the years, the author continued to write poetry, reflecting on the days spent with her mentor, Sister Miriam. These reflections led to the author’s use of a pseudonym. Reminiscence of 10th grade literature and her love for the works of the Brontë Sisters resulted in the pen name BECA CROSS, the first initials of the sisters (Brontë, Emily, Charlotte, Anne) and a part of the author’s last name (Cross).
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The author started wring poetry at the age of fifteen when her 10th grade English teacher, Sister Miriam (I.H.M.), recognized that the author had a talent for rhyme and rhythm. The teacher continuously praised the student’s work and encouraged her to follow the calling. Through the years, the author continued to write poetry, reflecting on the days spent with her mentor, Sister Miriam. These reflections led to the author’s use of a pseudonym. Reminiscence of 10th grade literature and her love for the works of the Brontë Sisters resulted in the pen name BECA CROSS, the first initials of the sisters (Brontë, Emily, Charlotte, Anne) and a part of the author’s last name (Cross).
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