A fundamental question people grapple with at all stages of life is: What brings me purpose and meaning?

From a young age, one answer stood out to me: writing fiction. By the time I was in my 20s I had drafted several novels. Eventually, I penned 7 plays and 8 novels—many based in the New York and New Jersey area. Putting stories on paper then bringing them out into the world has always brought an unparalleled level of meaning to everyday life.