Short Bus Hero surprised me – and my readers. The last thing I thought I would ever write about is professional wrestling. And readers almost invariably say: “The last thing I thought I would ever read about is professional wrestling!” Yeah, well, it’s about pro wrestling, sure, but it’s also about taking care of a loved one with special needs.

If you haven’t read it, I have to tell you, people usually like it. A big-time agent liked it enough to call me up and sign me after reading the write up in Publishers Weekly. And if the pro wrestling thing is off-putting… know that it was for me, too!