Author Bill Shea has written a charming book that tells a story that might be familiar to coaster enthusiasts! Billy's Grandpa Joe is taking him to his favorite amusement park but when Billy wakes up, he sees nothing but rain. Tension mounts – will Billy and Grandpa Joe's day be a washout or will Grandpa Joe save the day?

In this episode, correspondent Bob Randolph talks with Bill Shea about his story and the inspiration for this book. Join us for their heartwarming conversation about the book, the gift of grandparents, Bill's work with Autism Speaks and a whole lot more!

In this Episode:

[1:30 ] Meet Bill Shea 

[8:30 ] Bill’s work with Autism Speaks 

[14:43 ] Behind the book

[21:00 ] The road to getting published

Links

Get your copy of A Grandpa Joe Day

Autism Speaks 

Playland Park

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Podcast Team 

Host: Jessica Gardner

Producers and Correspondents: Derek Perry and Doug Perry

Editor and Correspondent: Bob Randolph

Show Notes: Liz Tan

Production Manager: Corey Wooten

Correspondents: John Davidson and Gerik Gooch