Ruckdeschel, Sandra: - Sandra has loved writing since she was a little kid. I remember first writing a short story in 3rd grade that won a prize. I think that was the impetus for me. I think back to that sometimes and say to myself that was where it all started, I knew at that point I had a gift -- ha! All it took was a prize in 3rd grade. I think also I have always been more on the shy side so I find that writing is a good way to express myself and what goes on in my mind.