As a young child, Kiegan honed his reading skills often and early. Having a sister who was three years older than him, he was constantly challenged to read books that were beyond his skill level. When asked, he'll most likely tell you the first novel he read was Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, he read this in kindergarten, when many of the other children were still reading picture books. This feat was managed through a combination of having the book read aloud to him and reading the book himself. Growing up, he would always to his best to emulate his older sister, someone who he viewed as a role model. If she played basketball, he would play basketball. If she read a book, he would read that same book. Looking back, Kiegan is just glad she had a preference towards science fiction, as opposed to some of the more typical female adolescent reads (gossip books, horse novels, etc.). As he continued to grow older, he became a keen and eager reader. As a young adult, he always tries to find a few hours a few times a week to read, whatever novel he happens to be reading at the time. While he strives to maintain this level of reading activity, it can sometimes be difficult to find the time in between extracurricular activities, sports, and family. He enjoys science fiction, having recently devoured a slew of Vonnegut books.
Though he greatly enjoys reading, his relationship with creative writing is rather tumultuous. He will do it, but only when it is absolutely necessary. Even in class, when asked to write creatively, he will sometimes stare at the page more than he writes. Where he truly excels, however, is in research report style, argumentative and persuasive writing. Asked to write a report, churning out five or ten pages is no problem. He would never write at home by choice, even if he could find the time. His writing is almost strictly limited to academic.
Though he greatly enjoys reading, his relationship with creative writing is rather tumultuous. He will do it, but only when it is absolutely necessary. Even in class, when asked to write creatively, he will sometimes stare at the page more than he writes. Where he truly excels, however, is in research report style, argumentative and persuasive writing. Asked to write a report, churning out five or ten pages is no problem. He would never write at home by choice, even if he could find the time. His writing is almost strictly limited to academic.