Once upon a time, there was a dad who enjoyed telling stories to his wonderful kids. They were often silly, told for the laughs, like Bobby Boring and Poopie Potato…but some were different - more complicated, more involved. Colorful characters and meandering plots doled out nightly in bits over weeks and months.

One day, something clicked. A new story told in ‘chapters’ over two weeks. Followed by a second part, and then a third, over the next month.

This one had potential, a seed for something more.

Years of work…on vacations, late at night, stealing moments whenever possible, advancing page by page, chapter by chapter…Brainstorming new ideas, revising and improving others. With help from family and friends, a dream finally becomes reality.

This is The Fire Ruby.

Follow along with me on this adventure with my blog.