You could say that my journey as a writer began at my family's breakfast room table. To start the day, I would read the sports section or the Sunday funnies with a black coffee in hand. This was routine until one day, my father asked me,
"Son, if you have any short stories or school papers, would you leave them on the breakfast room table? I've always wanted to read them."
I had overlooked a key component of my craft: While writing is a wonderful exercise for the writer, it is most impactful in the service of those on the other side of the pen.
With that in mind, I'm thrilled to share my writing for your enjoyment.