Like many others, I was inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and the myths and legends of old. The Greeks and Romans, the Egyptians and the Persians, the Blessed Isles comprised of England, Ireland and Scotland. These are the historical influences, coupled with my realization that something of such epic proportion can be done, a world can be created. Language, history, religion, cultures, all can be fabricated from my own inner world that would otherwise never see the light of day. It can be done and it has been done many times by many writers before me. Some have been published, acclaimed, awarded and their stories made into television series’ and blockbuster movies. Some stories have remained inside its creator, never to be shared, and what a shame that would be for me. To die with this story untold. My hope is that my work will grow and be shared and continue to influence people. But if just one person reads this, and takes away something positive of course, I would be justified in this great undertaking. The Grey Woods is my contribution to the history of literature, to join the many who have had the bravery to share their inner worlds. And I see my book as a 'rekindling' of a spiritual awareness, our divine, eternal souls and a human experience that just feels so damned real.