This Side of Normal

Ed Devlin has problems. His parents haven't gotten along since Ed's uncle died. His father drinks too much and his mother has all but given up on her spouse. Ed's best friend has no time for him because he's too busy chasing a girl more likely to end up in jail than at graduation. And on top of all that, Ed is beginning to realize something is wrong with his body. Ed's life is going to change, but not in any way he imagines. It's going to get a whole lot worse before it gets any better. Just like all the rest, he'll find his health problem is beyond his control. It will overwhelm him and force him to find a way through. Forcing him to become someone new.

Eric is a high school English teacher who aquired type one diabetes at the age of 12. Eric's writing stems from his classroom experiences, where his stories helped facilitate his teaching. Eric is actively involved with diabetes-related support groups including the Sugar Free Gang, a program affiliated with the American Diabetes Association. Eric is working on his next novel from his home in Upstate New York, where he lives with his wife, daughters and type one diabetes.