As most of you know, my stories come to me; there’s no research, no inspiration seeking, nothing… So, when What if I Were Bigger Than My Bully? came, a story about bullying, I was like, “WHAT?” I am one of the most sensitive people out there regarding certain issues. The topic of bullying against children being one of them. I thought, “How am I going to get through this story about a child in pain??? I am so not the one to write about this.”
Allow me to go deeper to better explain… Most people can see, let’s say, a report about something horrible, and feel bad, but then continue on with their lives. I, on the other hand, see the report, feel devastated about it, and then continue to think about it, and continue to be devastated. It is awful. I have been given the gift to empathize with zero 
experience regarding the matter, zero. I think that has something to also do with my power to imagine so well. So with that gift, I had to make adjustments to be able to cope. I DO NOT watch the news. No way, no way, no way. Every single time I try, they always say a slew of horrible things. I just can’t do it. I used to try watching Nancy Grace, but my husband banned me from the show. She’s so passionate, and real, but I can’t watch her. My family and friends know to NEVER tell me ANYTHING bad, EVER! My mom forgets often as she is the total opposite in that area. I tell her she is like a robot. How can she hear so much???
So now, hopefully, you understand my surprise when this story came to my mind and spirit. Granted, the story is written for older elementary school-aged children, and perhaps, maybe early middle school, it is still regarding a horrific topic, and Jed, the main character, is not treated nicely at all.
I hope all who read What if I Were Bigger Than My Bully? walk away with hope, insight, and perhaps a reminder of how to work together to rid this epidemic from the lives of children everywhere. The problem is SO huge, and devastating; I had to write it. I just hope that my story is able to help in some way.
Best,
Cat Blount
