In High School I discovered "recreational" reading, as opposed to just reading the books teachers assigned -- and in the process I found Mark Twain.
More recently I have found Poul Anderson's fabulous science fiction and fantasy books, and had the pleasure of working with Stephen J. Cannell on the TV series Renegade. Stephen offered encouraging words, and advice to me throughout the season.
His words of wisdom still flow through my mind on the hard days that he too seemed to understand and have reassuring words for, and on the days when all is right in my creative world and I find h more...