I hope you’ve found joy in your summer! I know I’m sneaking in under the wire for August, but it counts! I have been sweating through planting memorial gardens in our yard for both of my beloved grandparents and also my companion dogs—there is something so healing in getting dirt under the fingernails. I’m also working on finishing up two quilts for the Freedom Quilt Project—these are quilts that families of fallen service people can pick out as a token of comfort.  The quilt gals in Iowa been hard at work since 2001 getting quilts to any family members who want them—first those of September 11 and now our military. I’ll post photos of the quilts and let you know, but in the mean time check out the official website and consider supporting this nonprofit effort. www.freedomquilts.net

I’ve done tons of reading—are you on Goodreads? I love it! Consider joining (I don’t get anything if you do) and we exchange info on the books we’re reading, ones we love (or hate). I try to update it monthly—so if you like the ones I mention in my newsletter—there are more on my shelves at the site. www.GoodReads.com –it’s free, fun and a great social website for readers!

I’ve finished up work on MERIDIAN—and will be telling you more about that in the coming months—but first let’s talk about GERT! She’s back December 9^th with her second installment. I will be sharing previews with you between now and then to whet your appetite. Let me know what you think. The paperback of book one will also be out December 9^th—just in time for the holiday gifting season. I am happy to personalize copies for you and those on your list. There will be more information on how to do that in the coming months. I hope you’re well and happy and enjoyed the Olympics as much as I did.

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