![]() ![]() It's an unstable career and having a job like my past insurance role wasn't glamorous or enjoyable, but it was a necessary step to fund my dream. It's very uncommon for an author or writer to do what they love full-time right away-I can't even tell you how many accomplished authors I know that work part-time even after multiple book deals with major houses. I don't regret that job prior to publishing-yes, it wasn't my dream, but having an opportunity like that straight out of college allowed me to pay off my student loans right away and set aside money, which later allowed me to quit said job to work part-time somewhere else and write the rest of the time. I understand you previously worked in insurance operations before pursuing your dream of becoming an author do you have any advice for anyone who may be in a similar situation? It was a privilege to read all her works and get class credit for it! ![]() My favorite class (that I can recall) was Jane Austen. What was your favorite English class at UC Davis? ![]() We spoke to Rachel about her time at UC Davis and the path she took to becoming a published author. She's now the author of the USA Today bestselling YA fantasy series The Black Mage. in English Literature with a minor in Education from UC Davis in 2012. ![]()
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