Back to Real Life

I returned late last night from interviewing the subject of a book I am working on. I had been gone four days, loving the freedom of traveling alone for the first time in at least 20 years. I spent the entire day Monday at a fascinating work site. Since the book is top secret, I can't tell you what I watched all day or the people that I met, but it was one of the most interesting days I have ever spent.

While I was in Richmond, both my new little illustrated books went live on Amazon. One must be selling because it went up to #37 as a e-book the first day. That one is called "The Illustrated 23rd Psalm." The second one is "The Good Parent" and is meant to read to children so that they will understand how good their parents really are, and also to send to our own good parents, and maybe even to remind us what it takes for us to BE good parents. I know I need continual reminders. That is why I write. They both are published as ebooks and print books, but I am not thrilled with how they come across as ebooks. Anyway, if you read them, and love them, please leave a glowing review on Amazon. Those reviews are what sell books.

Meanwhile, in Richmond, I was busy working on the book I started 8 years ago. I am closing in on the end, but it may be months yet on that one. It is a complex story. The WWII book I started a year ago is almost ready to roll out, however. It has been a very busy few months (years) of writing.

So of course I returned with a very sore throat. I could feel it starting as I drove home from Richmond. It was no surprise. The only surprise was I wasn't sicker. Traveling is so wonderful, but I sleep little, eat too richly, and am usually under unusual stresses. I always get sick when I return from trips. And then, no one ever returns home without a pile a mile high of things to do. I took a deep breath, smelling the rich smell of dogs, (note to self: wash dog covers tomorrow), swallowed with my sore throat, and marched back into reality.


http://www.amazon.com/The-Good-Parent-Vicky-Kaseorg/dp/1480120022/ref=tmm_pap_title_0

http://www.amazon.com/Illustrated-23rd-Psalm-Vicky-Kaseorg/dp/1480138002/ref=sr_1_3_title_1_pap?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1350993754&sr=1-3&keywords=Psalm+23

1 Peter 5:10-11 (NIV)
And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. [11] To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.

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