Amy Bess Cook has been a working writer for more than 15 years. During that time, she has contributed to everything from travel guides to children's book manuscripts. By day, she helps operate a boutique winery in Northern California. This fall, look for her new wine and words project, launching at cavaliercareer.com .
When I was 21 and working as a camp counselor, I was assigned to mentor a girl named Sylvie. “You both have epilepsy, see?” the camp director said. “It’ll be perfect.”