Welcome writegirl. My son is traveling in Europe as we speak. The lucky kid. He's been to France and Italy, and is going to Switzerland today, then back to France. I've been to Europe, but only England.

There are olts of writers who do link swaps on their sites. Be sure to include a page of LINKS on your site. It's one of the best ways to get free visibility on the Web.

Welcome from me too. Congratulations on having your book coming out soon. Could you tell us a little about it?

chick

Hey Dianna ... my husband works at the hospital in Heidelberg ... he's the telephone guy. LOL

We haven't been to Europa Park. And even though I really didn't want to come here in the first place, now that we have less than a year left, I know we won't get to see everything we'd like.

While you're in Heidelberg, go to the Haupstrasse ... and, of course, if you can, the castle. It's absolutely beautiful.

The Mohave Desert sounds very hot. My home in AZ is in the high desert, 4500 ft. elevation so it's not quite so hot there.

Thanks for the welcome Dotsie. England is one of the places I'd love to go but it's so expensive, not sure if we'll get there.

And once I get my web site up (that in itself will be reason for great celebration) I do want to link with others. I believe the power of the interent is a awesome way to connect with others.

Chick ... well, here's the blurb that will appear on the back cover of the book:

Death in the Desert

Memories fade … but fear is everlasting

Fleeing the horror of September 11th, journalist Meagan Wagner returns to the tranquility of Arizona, only to discover that her nightmare has just begun.

Meagan is greeted by a nameless and faceless terror stalking southeastern Arizona. Hundreds of strangers crawl through the desert night, following the people smugglers who are guided by greed and a disregard for human life.

Parched bones and dying immigrants, ravaged by the sweltering heat, litter the once peaceful landscape of the desert. But, Meagan’s vulnerability and isolation intensifies as she witnesses the horror and shock of a busload of injured and dying children. Along with her close-knit community, fear turns to outrage with the realization that human lives are tragically taken at the hands of illegal immigrants.

In Meagan’s attempts to discover the truth and to help put a stop to the desert carnage, she risks more than her career. She learns that the price for justice and integrity can be paid with risking your life.

I'll be posting it in the writing forum soon. I'm hoping to do it as soon as the web site is up and operational.

Again, thanks for the welcome.

Blessings, Francine

Welcome, Francine and Diana! Glad to have you two around and hope you enjoy this forum.

Francine, I can relate to your tech woes. I've had my share of ups and downs and am not done with my website yet.

Hope you gals have fun and learn to love this dear forum.

Welcome Francine! I went to your website last night and was very touched by your honesty and images.

Thanks for the welcome songbird and meredithbead ... I've been meaning to come back here but kinda got caught up in my "emotional dilemma" -- but I thank God for the women here at BWS ... what a joy to have a sanctuary of sorts to come to and ask for help.

Hugs and blessings,
Francine

PS -- Diana ... if you want, let me know when you're coming to Heidelberg ... if you're comfortable with it, maybe we could meet.