Sunshine!!!
The sky has been overcast here in Spokane ever since I got home from my tour on the 8th. This morning, the good ole sun is out full force and all I've got to say about that is: YEEHAW!!Sadie has her swimming lesson today--being all beagle, she has a short coat, so I...
“Old” Dog Learns “New” Trick
First, this just in: "The Montana Creeds: Logan" is holding steady! #4 on the New York Times bestseller list. Yee-haw!!!With that passed on to the people who made it possible--THANK YOU--I'll explain the title of this blog, quotation marks and all.Of course, the Old...
Hit the Ground Runnin’
That's the order of the day for THIS cowgirl, anyhow. Lots to do today, starting with Sadie-beagle's swimming lesson and pickin' up speed from there!More bestseller news about "Logan". It's Number 1 on the Publisher's Weekly list!!! I am over the moon about...
The Turtle Wins
Sadie is down another 4 ounces, for a total of about 5 pounds. Yes, progress is measured in ounces--but we're headed in the right direction. This process of getting my beagle-dog back on track has been almost as good for me as it is for Sadie--I tend to be a quantum...
The Writer at Home
It is a normal Monday morning--Sadie will soon be headed for her "swimming lesson", and I'll be making routine phone calls and doing the preliminary work on a new book, "At Home in Stone Creek", a Silhouette Special Edition starring Ashley O'Ballivan and the mystery...
No Place Like Home
Be it ever so humble, which, of course, it isn't, really. 🙂 The crew has been working hard, getting the office and studio in shape. Have I ever mentioned that I've got the best bunch of ranch hands in the business?The sun has only been up for a little while, so I...
Leaving San Antonio
I arrived in San Antonio on Thursday evening--but my suitcase didn't. It was already too late to shop for emergency supplies, so I ordered a room service dinner and crashed. I expected to be awakened at any time with the news that my wandering bag had found its way to...
Catching Up…I Hope
I'm writing this at Gate 11 in the airport in Colorado Springs. On to San Antonio in a little while--the last city on an amazing tour. Since arriving in CO Springs, I've been so busy I didn't get around to going online. When I finally had time, I was too pooped from...
Leaving Denver
On to Colorado Springs. As soon as I finish this morning's radio interview, I'll be moving on.I had the BEST time yesterday at the Barnes and Noble signing in Lone Tree. I met up with Kimberlee Gard and her little buckaroo, Landon. No more than 3 or 4 years old,...
Denver
I'm in the mile-high city this morning, awaiting the delivery of my room service breakfast. This is living. Back home, I can't get the trail boss to bring me a tray unless I'm seriously under the weather. 🙂 I have a couple of interviews today, and a signing at the...
My Mama…
Is 80 years young today! Happy Birthday, Mom. I wish I could be there with you to celebrate.My mother, Hazel B Lael, is one perky lady. You'd never guess she'd hit the big 8-0 to meet her--she's sharp and funny and always busy with her many projects. She has one of...
Hello from Big Sky Country
I'm in Billings, Montana, and got up EARLY this morning to appear on two different TV news shows. I'm enough of a ham that I really love appearing on TV--even when it's still dark outside!I only got a few hours of sleep last night, because I was so charged up after...