"But I need a break and I want to be a paperback writer" The Beatles

Dear Sir or Madam, will you read my book?

It took me years to write, will you take a look?

The Beatles

To prevent me from going completely crazy stuck at home, I have committed to write a book. There, I have said it. It is out on the public. And since you are reading it on the internet it MUST be true. 

The other truth is that I work best under pressure, so my public pronouncement puts my toes to the fire.  I have started by gathering books on writing and publishing, including rereading Stephen King on writing. If as Woody Allen said, 90% of winning is just showing up, I am in my stretch run. But I know I will need much more than that to make this dream a living reality.  

My research begins with reading some of the great books you have send me or even written. If not for the generosity of Wendy H. and Elaine I might be painting a mural instead with my more gifted children. Some might argue that would be a better use of my weird and constricted talent set. Maybe that too, but later.

I don't think I want to write a self published treatise that no-one will read so I am starting by doing a needs assessment. I have an idea, an idea I think will help a ton of people, but I need to make sure it flies. The book's goal is not just crazy prevention therapy for this homebound doctor, but a practical tool to empower others. But more on that later.

My cure is still numero uno. My labs are rock solid, my rash and gut are getting better, and I know this goal will not only make my world bigger than leukemia and transplant, but it will also offer me a sense of purpose and a chance to give back. That's is the bottom line. That is the best use of this second chance. If I still rest and meditate and answer all my CLL/HSCT emails, this will help cure me. No doubt.

But, before I can give, I will be taking more. I will need your help and will ask for it soon.

Paperback Writer was the first Beatles hit that was not a love song. The Fab Four (I saw them live in 1964) remain fab to this day by their history of constantly expanding their creative vision. G-d willing, me too.