Because my books are so realistic, stimulate the mind, and the discussions come from true-life situations, many readers have asked me if my books are about me. There is some of the author in each book he or she writes. My stories basically come from everyday life. My themes are taken from wherever I feel there is a need for someone to open up to feelings or express pain that might not be dealt with because of the extremity. We must realize that we are living in a graphic, pain-ridden world. A world that is changing faster than we care to accept. A world that has become more visual and imperfect than ever before, but nothing will be remedied if we try to keep our heads in the sand and pretend that nothing is different. There are too many immature and irresponsible individuals selling or indulging in strong drugs, alcohol, playing house, and suffering with AIDS and other harmful STD's due to promiscuity and ignorance regarding sex, sexuality, intimate crimes, and narcotic involvement.