Karl J. Niemiec writes from Carmel, Indiana where he resides with his wife and four young children. His educational programs are developed in conjunction with IUPUI, Harambee Radio, Carmel Clay Schools, Carmel Clay Library, ERCI, YMCA, the Monon Center, International Talent Academy, Hamilton County Sports Complex, The Artists' Studio and the American Poolplayers Association (APA) Indiana. P.D. (Puppy Dog) Brown was inspired by bedtime stories Karl told his eldest son, Vaughn James, to encourage him to believe he could accomplish whatever he wanted to in life if he tried hard enough. About the