My literary background really isn't much to speak of at this point, I've never even considered myself much of a reader. I've always liked the novels by the late great master, Sidney Sheldon. And I've enjoyed books by Lawrence Sanders and a few others as well. My major influence, however, wasn't a particular author or group of authors, but rather anyone who'd share a personal story that was told in a way as to help others. Life changing stories, stories of beating the odds, stories of ordinary people in extraordinary situati more...