I became a writer by first reading. Before retirement I commuted to New York City by train. I read newspapers in the morning and books during the evening commute. I like the Brett Halliday Mike Shane mysteries because they were short and quick reads, perfect for communting.
Occasionally I would see an article in the newspaper and I would ask myself, "What if?"
One day I read a horrendus artilce about a father that would not take his newborn home from the hospital because the child was diagnosed with brain impairment. The nurses were outraged and their disgust was quoted i more...
