August 25th, 2008

Shirley Worley died this week. She was a delightful human being and my aunt. I spent a lot of time at her house when I was a little girl. I remember her as a kind lady with a big heart. She was always ready with a smile and a hug. I didn’t see much of her after my biological father ran out on my brothers and I and that’s unfortunate. Not too long ago I became reacquainted with her and enjoyed speaking with her on the phone from time to time. I’m sorry she’s gone and sorry for her daughters. She’ll be missed. On the business front, new postcards announcing the upcoming release of the book Frontier Teachers were sent out last week. Some of postcards have arrived at the homes and businesses of readers who have been added to the mailing list. The book celebrates the schoolmarms of the Old West and their dedication to education in harsh, unsettled territories west of the Mississippi. David Sanchez, President of the California Teacher’s Association wrote the foreword for the book.
I got a look at the trailer graphic artist, Jeff Galpin made up for Thunder Over the Prairie. He did a great job. I can’t wait to get it on the website and out to my publisher. Thunder Over the Prairie will ride into bookstores in June 2009. The cover art for the book The Deadliest Accusation is reaching the final stages of design. It’s taken some time to complete the manuscript because the subject matter is so difficult. Hope it makes a difference.