I began writting Children's books back in 2019. "Steve's Stinky Socks" was the result of needing to come up with a Christmas gift for the abundant number of great nephews and nieces that my siblings had a hand in providing.

The actual story started back almost two decades earlier however, after picking up the three stepsons from their dads house and beginning the usual 2 hour drive home. To keep them occupied, I conjured up a game where we would all make up a story and the best storyteller got an extra treat on the trip home. I won with the story of a young boy named Steve who had feet so large that no shoes would fit him. The story just stuck in my head after that.

The story took me about 45 minutes to write. Tom Palomares was able to illustrate the story in 20 days and my first Christmas book was completed. After having my co-workers help edit the book, they encoraged me to get published. This was done in 2020. After that, the stories became an annual event with "Frank's Frantic Festival" for 2020 Christmas, and "Sam's Spectacular Sled" in 2021.

Barbara Rodriquez took over the job of illustration for "Hanks Horrible Hiccups" in 2022 and "Gus Gets Gas" is currently undergoing illustrations for 2023 by her. This incredible artist has brought these books to life with more expression and details. Thanks Barbara. .

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