Dust in the Wind is a deeply personal memoir sharing the story of your wife, Katherine, whose life was forever altered by a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis and the challenges you faced together battling poverty, prejudice, and abandonment. Why was it important for you to share your story?

The story I was trying to share came from a lot of pain.  Katherine, and I have always tried to be kind even when we were looked down upon.  It would be great if I ever get a chance to write about our story more differently.  The book was disappointing to me. Writing the song “Dust in the Wind” was what the memoir needed to focus on.    People need to hear the truth about the origins of the song and learn about the real person behind it.  You see everybody took for granted Katherine from her doctor cousins to her entire family.  Light should shine on people of disabilities because many like Katherine have so much to offer.  If you gave her the chance she could lead a country. Love was also what motivated me to write the story.  

What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book?

Hope. MS. A famous song was created.  The world is very cruel.    Perseverance. Love.  Respect. Our sons.  Harmony.

I appreciated the candid nature with which you told your story. What was the hardest thing for you to write about?

Worried about offending people in our family. The band Kansas would sue me. The truth is what it is.  Since my mothers passing no one on her side of the family ever cared about how badly she treated my wife.  She always lied about how much she cared. My curiosity leaves me often wondering and needing to confront those who are alive as to why?  Katherine always supported her doctor cousins by visiting them but they never did the same.

What do you hope is one thing readers take away from your story?

There are many sides to the story.  This story needed to be told because many people have told me “Dust in the wind” is their favorite song.  Songs originate from experiences in life.  This song comes from a talented person from Canada who never was given much of a chance to make her mark.  She needs to be heard,  this is what I wanted for her.  A voice, a protector.

Author Links: Amazon | GoodReads