While Steward’s tale was intentionally written as a one-off, single chapter story, I deliberately left it open-ended to see if there was interest in pursuing it further. It would make a great on-going story.” ~ Geoff “I … was sorry to read this is just a short story. I would like to see how the quartet continues to work together and how Steward is able to help all/each of them to grow and develop!” ~ Kent D. As an educator now in my 52nd year, I have done some work with special needs youth and am very aware that there can be significant intelligence within the non-speaking, shaking, spastic body! Thanks for helping readers to become better informed in such a fun way! … How about a sequel to this story.
“I liked the way you inserted into the story some very key professional ethics and standards of the Nursing profession as well as general info about such potential problems as bed sores, etc. I hope we hear more about Steward and the two brothers.” ~ Art H. Incorporating disabled people into these stories is really rare, in fact its the first I’ve seen. “I thought your story in Nifty about Steward was great. Since posting “Steward’s New Patient” on, I’ve gotten a lot of email from readers for whom several of the plot points have resonated…
