Vanessa Myree Gates

About Vanessa Myree Gates

Meaningful Words Publishing is embarking on a mission to make a difference. When I was a little girl, books changed my life. My amazing dad taught me to read when I was four. I could be a famous actress, a beautiful princess, an astronaut exploring the moon and even a swashbuckling pirate. Stories are like dreams; you can be anybody and do anything. The adventures took me to magical places and I lived more lives by age 12 than I could if I spent the rest of my days on a non-stop whirlwind of excitement. I learned lessons about myself and considered who I wanted to be when I grew up.But that was too easy. I wanted to write those adventures and create vivid plots and wild characters.Then I had two brain tumors. And again, I turned to books to save my life. I had to re-learn how to speak from words like \"apple,\"\"banana\" and \"fork\" to others. I started with kindergarten books and slowly worked my way up. After two years, my brain finally healed.Now I\'m a CEO of my own publishing company with two books on Amazon.comCheck out 1.) Baby Bunny Gets a Mommy about a baby bunny who discovers the love of family after she\'s abandoned in a garden of ripe vegetables. Then run on over and take a peak at 2.) Fly to Dreamland, a story perfect for little ones to relax them right to sleep with cozy verses and imaginative illustrations that came straight from my brain.Have a wonderful day. Don\'t forget about Meaningful Words Publishing because our books feature meaningful books with positive messages.

Experience

1. Independent Contractor

   Upwork

   Oct 2015 — Present

   Writing articles for a global readership.• Helping women and girls enhance their self-worth through articles about body image, healthy relationships, self-esteem and spirituality.

Education

• Pacific University

  Master's degree, Counseling Psychology

  2006 — 2009

• Portland State University

  Child and Family Studies, Family and Society Track

  2000 — 2003