Busy as a Bear in a Beehive!
That's me!I'm writing "McKettrick's Heart", and it's a powerful story. I'm living it right along with the characters, and sometimes it seems like holding onto the boot of a runaway stagecoach by my fingertips. These McKettricks never do anything halfway!The Lifetime...
Back Home from Toronto
My great-nephew, Jaden James Chamberlain Lang, was born last night! My sister Sally and her husband, Jim, will make world-class grandparents!The Toronto trip was wonderful. I could not be more thrilled to be writing for HQN.Sadie has an upset tummy today, so I'm...
Toronto
Early tomorrow morning, I'll be off on another trip--this time, to Toronto, for meetings with my wonderful publishers. I'll be back on the blog next Monday morning.My iPod is loaded.My dog is on the mend.My head is brimming with story ideas.It's all good.
Me and My iPod
It's love.Wild, passionate, LOVE.I picked up an iPod at Costco and, though I am famous for being a techno-phobe, I've learned to download songs and books into this marvelous little machine.Music stirs me--especially my favorites--and makes me want to write and write...
Today’s TV Appearance Postponed
I hope none of you Spokanites got up early to see me on TV this morning! The appearance has been postponed to July 2, again, KXLY. I'll post a reminder in the blog ahead of time.Saturday's KHQ appearance is still on, and so is the booksigning at the Northtown Barnes...
Birthday Bash!
Dad's 80th birthday celebration was a real bash--well-attended, and lots of fun. My gift was a surprise visit from our mutual friend, Peggy Knight, who flew in from Tennessee just for the occasion. (Caution: visits from Peggy may be hazardous to your weight loss...
My Dad is 80 Today!
I'm just back from my Texas tour, and this big house is bursting at the seams with beloved company. Today, we're all off to Grand Coulee, 80 miles from here, where my dad will be celebrating his 80th birthday. Interestingly, it's my birthday, too. My brother and...
Headed for Texas!
On my way to Texas tomorrow, and so looking forward to it!"McKettrick's Pride", Rance and Echo's book, is finished. Practically the moment I get home, I'll be starting the final story in the trilogy: "McKettrick's Heart." I can barely wait.Sadie's on the mend, and...
Sadie, Texas, and TV
Sadie is still a conehead, and she has a fresh bandage on her foot, as of yesterday afternoon. The Doc says she's healing nicely. Now, if she just doesn't tip her water dish over again...Tomorrow, she goes back for another bandage. The vet says she's healing up...
Conehead the Barbarian
The Sadie saga continues! She got a fresh bandage yesterday, having successfully managed to chew off the old one, in spite of her cone. She's adjusting pretty well, smiles a lot, and seems perky most of the time. She loves all the attention and sympathy. I can woo her...
Sadie is a Conehead!
My poor, pudgy beagle! She had to have an operation on one of her forepaws, and it is bandaged in neon pink. Because she would chew on it if she could, she has to wear a plastic cone on her head--hence her new nickname. She holds up her pink foot as if to say, "See? I...
Phew!
I've almost caught up with myself!I promised to tell you about my trip to Washington, D.C., this past weekend, so here's the skinny. My wonderful publishers, Harlequin's HQN, treated me like a queen. The first day, I went to their booth at the big Book Expo America...