I was really pleased how well Blind Vision did in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards, placing in an international book contest. I’ve only been writing a few years, but I always liked to try new things. Some of you may know that I recently took up the violin. How are those string crossings, you ask? Well, let’s just say, they still need work, but I’ll keep at it. If my violin instructor doesn’t give up, neither will I. You can imagine the delight I felt the day she put a smiley sticker on my bow. Did that sticker carry are less satisfaction to me than the book medal? The answer is no, because I’ve learned the value comes from the ability to try.