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Tricia Hopper Zacher

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Tricia Hopper Zacher was born in California and lives in Palos Verdes, a suburb in LA County, where she raised her family. She is an author, screenwriter, and playwright.
Many a Sudden Change is her first novel.

Her writing career started in 1992 after the tragic loss of her brother to AIDS. Wanting to make a difference in the fight against HIV, she turned to her love of writing, and wrote a dramatic play to take to high schools. The Closet centered on a family trying to deal with the loss and the stigma of losing their son to AIDS. The play was performed over 450 times, played on the National Mall, and was sent to Africa in video form by Names Project.

Rodeo Girl the movie she co-wrote can be found on Netflix, Prime Video and Up tv.

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Tricia Hopper Zacher Writers hear this all of the time, but just keep writing. It won't happen if you don't sit down everyday and write. I tell myself I have to write for …moreWriters hear this all of the time, but just keep writing. It won't happen if you don't sit down everyday and write. I tell myself I have to write for 2 minutes per day. You read that right, 2 minutes. Naturally it always turns into hours, but it is a sure fire way to get you started each day. And if by chance, you have a busy schedule one day, and you really only sit down for the two minutes, you can go to bed guilt free.(less)
Tricia Hopper Zacher As with many stories, this one started out with a "What if." My grandson has autism and when he was younger my daughter posed the question about who w…moreAs with many stories, this one started out with a "What if." My grandson has autism and when he was younger my daughter posed the question about who would take care of him if something happened to her or her husband. There was no doubt in my mind that I would jump in, but I knew some grandparents would have their doubts. This is not our story, however, the little boy's characteristics are very much my grandson's.(less)
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Confronting my daughter about my grandson's autism

I am the grandmother of an autistic grandson. My grandson Kaler is now 21-years-old. The journey for our family has been a rollercoaster of emotions, sometimes heartbreaking, aggravating, challenging and confusing. But, more often than not, the adventure has reaped its rewards because of this young man's inquisitive mind and the way he looks at life is often different from our own. 

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