"So, are you ready to be a daddy?" Those words woke me out of a deep sleep and began my journey into fatherhood; a journey filled with shocks, surprises, and innumerable blessings. A journey that compelled me to write a book.

Her Name is Anna tells the story of my daughter's life from the womb to age three, including her cleft diagnosis and surgery, her difficulties with speech, and her incredible outgoing spirit through it all.

I have finished the first draft and I plan to complete a final, publisher-ready version of about 60,000 to 70,000 words by July of 2011. I will post a selection of polished chapters shortly.

In the meantime, I am living the sequel, and I'll write about it once I've experienced it myself.