My writing has never been what I would call really inspired. It has been fun, cathartic on occasion and sometimes I'll come up with something I'm really proud of.

In the past I've written stories with conspicuous drinking and drug use. As I was in active addiction for a lot of my life, that's my experience, I couldn't write normal kids playing baseball and living in non-dysfunctional families. I wouldn't know where to start.

The feedback that I've gotten from Redemption is one that has really been gratifying and humbling. I think I REALLY hit a nerve with it.

Going forward, I am going to address recovery. Specifically, I'm going to address the issues that young GLBT people face in recovery.

• Like the conflict between the 12 step higher power and the negative experience with religion many GLBT people have.
  
• Like the Lambda AA/NA groups that make many young people feel like a mackerel in a shark tank.
  
• Like going to a 12 step program and encountering homophobia
  

Judging from what I've been hearing from people about Redemption, there is a lot of interest there and, maybe it can do some good.