Ira White

Ira White: After traveling a long road, I'm back at FanStory. My father had dementia and I took a leave of absence to help care for him. Our family did not want him to die alone in an institution, so we took care of him. Being the executor of his will and responsible for his finances and medical decisions, I had my work cut out for me. Fortunately, I also had a family that pitched in so the weight would not fall on any one of us.

Dad died last August and this last year, I published my novel, "We Won't Forget You, Mr. McGillicuddy," which has a component to it that was drawn from my own life experiences care taking a person with dementia. The main plot of the book has to do with the information society we have and what could happen to a family should that information be used improperly.

Currently, I'm working on a poetry book, "A Call for Arms," which seems to be coming along nicely. I'm also retired now and have more time for writing and other things I want to do.

Ira White: I've been gone for awhile. I have had some illness combined with multiple family duties. In addition I am working, when I have the opportunity, on a large project. I am posting some of it today.

Ira White: Now that the baby is born, all I want to do is sleep!

Ira White: For those of you I have chosen to review, I admit I can be a little tough but be assured it is not from jealousy or just because. I spent a couple of years reading for a paraplegic teacher who taught Jr. High. Yes I barely survived the experience but I did learn a lot about reviewing. That experience added to my English degree will serve you well if you listen. Caveat: I am not always correct. In any case, my only goal in reviewing is to help others be the best they can be.

Ira White: New here and just entered my first contest.