More on the McKettricks

Today, God willin' and the creek don't rise, I will finish the new book, "McKettrick's Luck", which will be in stores next February.

The modern McKettricks, you'll be happy to know, are every bit as rowdy and stubborn as their predecessors. At times, the story moved at such a break-neck place, I had to hold on with both hands! There is tenderness, too, of course, and several times, I laughed out loud, sitting here at my computer.

"McKettrick's Luck" is sexier, too. Some like it hot--and Jesse and Cheyenne fall into that category.

What's next?

Texas. Then Phoenix. Then Buffalo. Then Phoenix again. (Phew)

Then, back home to Spokane. Rance and his lady are waiting to tell their story, "McKettrick's Pride". (In stores in March of 2007--no long waits between books with THIS series!)

I know it's going to be another wild ride. Better double up on my vitamins!

Those McKettricks

I wrote 47 pages yesterday!
47!!!
Jesse and Cheyenne are on a real roll. I just go along for the ride!
Tomorrow, I expect to bring "McKettrick's Luck" in for a landing. On Thursday, I will be leaving for Dallas, and my gig at the Dreamin' in Dallas conference. I'm looking forward to seeing all my Texas buddies, especially Kathy Baker, and making lots of new friends, too.
I will barely catch my breath from that trip when I'm off again, this time to Buffalo, by way of Phoenix and Sedona.
In Phoenix, I'll be stopping by Springwater Station for a look-see. In Sedona, I'll be speaking and signing at a benefit for the symphony. Is there anything better than music? AND music amid those fabled red rocks???
Then, on to Buffalo, where I will be signing copies of "The Man from Stone Creek", at the warehouse. The book actually comes out in June, so this is an advance run. There will be 2000-3000 autographed copies of the book floating around out there. (Look for a sticker.) Maybe you'll find one!
The long and short of this is that the blog is going to be a hit-and-miss affair for a while. I'll come online every chance I get, and keep you updated.
In the meantime? Gotta get back to those McKettricks.
They are UP TO SOMETHING, those little devils.

The Best Laid Plans

I didn't make it to the Four Seasons concert. Oh, I was there at the casino, playing a slot machine, with my ticket tucked safely in my purse. Then the call came from home--Sadie-beagle was all swollen up, and covered with hives. I rushed home, and niece-assistant Jen and I took Sades to the pet emergency clinic.

A couple of shots, a prescription, and a cheeseburger on the way home, and she was on the mend! (Given her doggie druthers, I'm sure Sadie would have opted for more cheeseburgers and fewer shots.) The diagnosis was an allergic reaction--to what we do not know, and the vet kindly instructed us not to drive ourselves crazy figuring it out. Good advice--and not just when it comes to pet care.

I'm always trying to figure things out! Some of them just have to go into what one of my favorite authors, Joel Osteen, calls the I Don't Understand It file.

In the meantime, I'll be grateful. Sadie is sleeping nearby, on her pink doggy bed.

Me? I'm headed for McKettrickland. I can hardly wait to see what Jesse and Cheyenne are up to today!

The Four Seasons

Tonight, I get to hear one of my all time favorite bands, in person. The Four Seasons!

Whoop-de-do!

Make it a good weekend.

More Good News!

The good news just keeps on coming!

First, the decision to keep Springwater Station.

Then, word came that my book, "The Last Chance Cafe", is to be made into a Lifetime movie, starring Kevin Sorbo!

And now "McKettrick's Choice" has hit #15 on the New York Times list.

As soon as I get over this darn flu, I mean to celebrate!