I've always enjoyed writing but did not plan on writing a book until 2004, when I re-read my journals from back in the day when I almost died due to depression and ultimately bipolar syndrome, which I live with quite well, thanks very much! From that came my first book, Bipolar by Koehler. I have given many talks since the book came out to try and help those who suffer from brain illnesses and their loved ones to live with it.