SAN ANTONIO — Some writers chase happy endings, Miracle Austin chases chills, magic, and everything in between.

The Waco native may fill her stories with monsters, but she’s never afraid to wander into something new.

Austin’s writing journey began in junior high but instead of stories it was song lyrics.

“You know, being an 80’s girl I loved songs, all those good things: Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, New Addition, Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam," Austin said. "If you think about it every song tells a story regardless of the genre of music, it tells a story. So, music spoke to me and it continues to speak to me. I can't write without music."

But Austin didn’t take writing seriously until years later. She graduated high school, went to college and grad school, got married and eventually, rediscovered her

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