title: Tad and the Pad: Why Being Brave Is So Important
author: Steven Tincher
description: Steven Tincher was born in White Oak, Texas, and attended the White Oak public school system. He went on to acquire a bachelor's degree in biology while attending Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. Much of his success from writing can be attributed to a sophomore English professor, Gayle Alexander, at White Oak High School. She encouraged him in the liberal arts and UIL competitions. After graduation, Steven married his college sweetheart, Amanda Means. During their early years together, Steven attended the University of Texas at Galveston Medical School program. He attained his Medical Doctorate in Medicine and furthered his training at University of South Alabama Internal Medicine Residency program. He finished his training in 2011 and has been practicing Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine since that time. The love of literature and art were rediscovered by Steven through his children. His children craved to learn and read during these early years. Amanda had bought several books over the years in anticipation of these precious moments. After all the books has been read several times, Steven was asked by his children at bedtime for new stories. Steven started telling stories again and using subjects his children could understand to convey simple life lessons. One day, Steven decided to try and share his stories with other children who needed to hear words of encouragement. Steven lives with his family in Madison, Mississippi, and enjoys outdoor activities, gardening, and lifting weights.
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  # Fear is the Key
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  ## Arlington Park Book Eight
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  ## Lexie Scott
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  # Contents
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  [Chapter 1](part0006.html#5N3C0-d37304f48a1f463585c0d4978c12190d)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Chapter 2](part0007.html#6LJU0-d37304f48a1f463585c0d4978c12190d)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Chapter 3](part0008.html#7K4G0-d37304f48a1f463585c0d4978c12190d)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Chapter 4](part0009.html#8IL20-d37304f48a1f463585c0d4978c12190d)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Chapter 5](part0010.html#9H5K0-d37304f48a1f463585c0d4978c12190d)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Chapter 6](part0011.html#AFM60-d37304f48a1f463585c0d4978c12190d)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Chapter 7](part0012.html#BE6O0-d37304f48a1f463585c0d4978c12190d)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Chapter 8](part0013.html#CCNA0-d37304f48a1f463585c0d4978c12190d)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Chapter 9](part0014.html#DB7S0-d37304f48a1f463585c0d4978c12190d)
  