Hot Dog! I DID it!

I'm back! I actually managed to overcome my techno-phobia and get into this thing again.
So what have I been up to?
Well, right now, the focus of my attention is the release of McKettrick's Choice, by big western, starring Holt McKettrick, of "High Country Bride", "Shotgun Bride", and "Secondhand Bride" fame, and Lorelei Fellows, who is an entirely new character, and one of the bravest women I have ever encountered, in fiction or in real life. The book will be in stores on Tuesday, May 31, and I can hardly wait. The very next day, I jet off to New York to attend BEA--Book Expo America--to hobnob with booksellers, publishing professionals, and other writers. It's going to be glam, and I'm up for some of that.
During my blog absence, I had bronchitis, bordering on pneumonia. Fought my way back from that, like the true cowgirl I am.
Other interesting things: I completed the Citizen's Academy course at Scottsdale PD, and that was a marvelous experience. In fact, I got so inspired that I started college. Tonight, I'll complete my first class at University of Phoenix! My major is Criminal Justice, and my objectives are to 1) write better romantic thrillers and 2) serve as a volunteer victim's advocate after graduation. So much news! I'll have to save some of it for tomorrow.
It's so good to be back.

Here's your chance to make a difference

Best Western Hotels has decided to outsource almost 500 jobs to India.
Personally, I think that sucks, and unless they change their policy, I'll stay elsewhere.
Go to their website and let them know what you think.

A lot of you are buying "Secondhand Bride"

THANK YOU.

Meanwhile, I'm getting gray hairs from Clare's current adventures!

My acting debut

This week I will be flying to LA to film a segment of a new reality show, airing next spring, called "Mr. Romance". Life is full of surprises!

It's raining again. I'm trying to look at it as the end of a drought.

I like sunshine better.
So sue me.

(That last line came from Clare. Don't blame me.)

It must be getting close to Christmas...

Hectic, hectic, hectic!
I love every minute of it.
Pay no attention to Clare. She's a scrooge.