We have an exciting January coming up. It's going to be a good way to start the year.

I have a really good gut feeling about this year. Not only with the professional shows, but with our school performances.

Thanks to the comic book publishers. Batman and Captain Marvel were responsible for my learning to read at least a year before I showed up at school. They got me interested in writing. Started my first novel at about eight. The title: 'The Canals of Mars.'

They were not being cleaned up after. Some were in crates, some were roaming through the houses.

When I was teaching English and trying to get kids passionate about reading, the most effective weapon I had was 'The Martian Chronicles.'

I've tried to quit writing several times, but I enjoy it too much.