It's been nine years since my wife and I were in an automobile accident that nearly cost us our lives. It did cost us our lives as we one knew it. Nine years later and somewhere around 300 doctor appointments later, we're still fighting the endless battle of trying to enjoy our lives with these debilitating injuries.

I have a great doctor on the central coast who provided treatment and he made several recommendations as to keeping me from regressing, but then the relentless process of aging keeps coming at me as it does everyone. The symptoms from the neurological damage I sustained in the accident are getting worse as I deal with age related issues.

Now I know why they always check to see if I'm suicidal. Hell, I went from a senior VP position in silicon valley to a status of unemployable (per the state office of disability). I have finally come to terms with the fact that I won't get any better, I just don't want to get any worse.

So I write.

Anyway, I've returned to the SF Bay Area so I can be closer to UCSF Medical Center and Pacific Medical Center. My only hope for any kind of advanced medical help.

Spending time with me can be challenging. Will I hear you? Can I comprehend what I hear? Will I fall? How many times will I stumble (and no I'm not drunk)? How many accidents will I have at the gym today? Will I start shaking to a point where I can't even hold a pen, let alone write? Will my throat swell to the point of choking? It goes on and on.....

So I write.

After publishing "The Langford" and I won an award at the National Independent Excellence Awards. I don't have the capital ($) to market myself but I do have the time. I'll take another shot at an agent and then I'll consider Kimble.

I would appreciate any input you may have.

Thanks,
Michael