: About Me

A native of the Washington, DC metropolitan area, Randi Miller grew up in a classic suburban neighborhood, complete with tree-lined streets and a Good Humor man. A passionate writer, Randi began putting thoughts on paper early in life, completing her first book at the age of 13. Randi has always written in a journalizing style, but builds on the foundation of a lifetime of songwriting and poetry.

A local celebrity in the Washington area as a result of being chosen as the "Voice of Metro" in early 2006, Randi enjoys being on stage and interacting with a crowd. "Instant feedback is a terrific gift," she says.

My passion is ...

writing

I know too much about ...

what makes relationships fail

My parents always told me ...

I had to give up something to get something

My childhood ambition ...

was to be a famous singer

My favorite memory ...

is winning the Metro voice contest

Why I write ...

because its cheaper than therapy

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

The Law of Attraction

My first job ...

was as a pharmacy clerk at a mom and pop drugstore

My best moment ...

was speaking at a press conference on television

My inspiration ...

comes from the memories of everyone who ever believed in me

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Life

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As I embarked on Day One of my first vacation since 2003, I thought about the fact that it is summer, and suddenly I smelled new shoes. When I was a kid, my mother always took me and my sister to Hahn's Shoes in the summer time to get new shoes for the coming school year. We'd also go to Sears or Montgomery Ward and stock up on corduroy pants and stiff denim jeans that one could prop up in a corner. The smell of newness is so indelible in my memory, so indicative of the whole concept of starting fresh. I remember wanting a pair of Converse Chuck Taylor basketball shoes. Chucks. I dreamed o...

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