After my third book was published I took a sabbatical from my book career. I feel obligated to explain why I left and why I’ve returned. I left because my wife’s health was deteriorating. I spent more time with her, including helping assist her leadership and contribution to community activism. Over time my support increased to where I became a leader on some local issues. Not writing was made easier because several of the issues we tackled greatly affected people’s lives.
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One winter afternoon at our house, my wife Jo Anna asked me to take her to the hospital. It was the first-time during years of marriage that she ever made such a request, despite previous major operations, including three open heart surgeries.
Continue reading “Impossible Proof – A Testimonial”Making Parents Proud
Years ago, after my foster mother died I found a surprise check in the mail. The attached letter informed me that my foster parents had given me the same amount of money that their nieces and nephews had received.
Continue reading “Making Parents Proud”On Stage Again
Yes! I returned to the author stage on Mothers Day. I answered questions from avid readers and offered advice to writers working on their first novel. It was engaging, enthusiastic and… poignant.
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