My greatest joy after publication is knowing that a reader enjoyed the journey through my book, empathized with my characters' plight, shared their joy, felt their pain, and celebrated their victory as though it were their own. Each time I sit down with those who would have me write their story, I listen intently to the voices that express who they are, how they feel, what they fear, and what they dream. To me, they become real, and from day one of writing, I strive to pass that feeling onto more...