The story took me 6 years to write. It's a true story about an adult child caring for an elderly alcoholic father. It took alot of blood, sweat and tears, but I had some great advice and coaching from my friends at the Hartford Courant.

My mentor, Susan Campbell, a columnist at the Courant told me, "Write till you can't write anymore then KEEP ON WRITING!!! If you have to walk away from it for a while, do it."

That's why it took me so long. I've been told I should also send it to other publications. I'm also keeping my fingers crossed.