For almost everything I've done in my journalism career, I've been the primary writer. My latest project, however, was a bit different in that I had the opportunity to pair up with another author to co-write a documentary script. It has been a great experience.

We just had our premiere last week for West by Orphan Train, which tells the story of the orphan train era, which lasted from 1894 to 1929. I loved having the chance to not only tell the story of Emily Reese Kidder -- grandmother of Clark Kidder, the one who worked with me on this film -- but also the stories of still-living orphan train riders, Stanley Cornell and Bernadette Schaefer. All were amazing people, especially when you consider what their childhoods were like.

Please take time to check out our website, www.WestByOrphanTrain.com, where you can see our trailer. We hope to have it available nationally within the year.