Hello everyone, and welcome to my online publication site! Here I have showcased a variety of my published work, as well as recent projects I am currently working on. Included in this portfolio are photography photos with a link to my online web portal (http://www.exploringinnerbeautyself-worth.org), where I focus on the importance of self-acceptance. It is also totally free to subscribe to my personal blog (www.bloggingwithknottia.com). I share some of the obstacles I have endured and experiences that have helped shape me into the woman I am today. I discovered something that makes me happy, and I want to thank you for allowing me to share such a special gift!

Thank you for allowing me this wonderful opportunity to share my work with all of you! I earned my Bachelor of Arts Degree (2013) from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. I was a contributing writer for the campus newspaper entitled; "The Torch." I met some amazing people over the years! I was able to interview new faculty/staff, guest speakers/lecturers coming to visit the UMass campus for the very first time, and also help my fellow students fight for public higher education as we marched all the way to the State House! I learned so much from others, all the while developing a unique voice of my own! My writing became a reflection of the change I wanted to see in myself. Writing became my life!

My work is just a piece of who I am, I am also a daughter, a sister, a niece, a friend, and so much more! Feel free to subscribe to my blog/website as there is always something new and exciting to learn and read about! Let's get started!