James Ruka is an author. His story, "Thank You Dad," appears in the Nationally Best-Selling, "Chicken Soup for the Father's Soul." The first chapter of his forthcoming novel, "Sully the Gambler," won grand prize in Pariah Publishing's "One Chapter" contest. His previous works include, "Everyday Heroes," a book of personal essays. He lives in Cranford, NJ with his wife and three sons.