Welcome Gypsy!

I see you're from Missouri. My Dad was born and raised in Kansas City, so I spent a few weeks every other summer, visiting what I used to call, "tornado country." I still have several Aunts and one Uncle, plus lots of cousins I don't really know, living in the Kansas City area.

My Aunt Emily, for whom I am named, lives in Fulton. I haven't been to Missouri in decades, but I do stay in touch with my Auntie.

If you're a "budding novelist," you've just connected with other published writers and many "blooming" writers.

Our Sammy and John-John are our only grandchildren. But two is better than none and they are very much loved by me, their Grammy, and my husband, known as Pop-Pop.

Five grandchildren must be one, big party!

I look forward to hearing more about your novel!

Blessings,

Emily in Maryland, where the ice is going down the drain