I find myself awakened or maybe it’s dreaming of plot variations or other aspects of stories in the middle of the night. No, I do not get up and write them down at least not yet. I am convinced that the reason I’m able to sit at the computer or  with a notebook and pencil to write is due to the hundreds or maybe thousands of books I’ve read or listened to since childhood. It’s why I’m so adamant about kids reading good wholesome books that can spark imagination not sitting in front of video games and television which rob them of that gift. To that end, I  write. I encourage other grandparents and parents to consider writing their own stories as well. I will be forever grateful to my publisher, Gina McKnight, and my cover illustrator, Logan Rogers, for an opportunity to work with them.