Early in 2010 Alex J. Stokas completed his first published work, "Dancing with Dahlia" a tribute in prose and poetry to his late wife, Dahlia, and her struggle with breast cancer. He holds advanced degrees in Literature, isa member of Dutchess County Council for the Arts, and loves to fly fish and travel. He maintains a residence in the Hudson Valley and is currently living in the southern United States while completing two additional collectionsof poetry, along with a novel. When recently asked to state his passion, Alex simply said, "All that life offers." He tries to live his life with gratitude and joy and believes that love is the greatest gift one can give and that faithlights his path.