I love being in front of a crowd...it's the arranging to get there that's the problem for me. I congratulate you, Evie, for being able to pitch your book in the first place and finding that opporunity to "read". And how apropos that it was a "dark and stormy night"!

I need to do more of the up close and personal promoting. I've promised myself to start right after the holidays.

On the performing front, my daughter and I are giving our last of six performances for the holiday musical at our church tonight (which we've been rehearsing since September). We've had a sold-out crowd of 134 each night and everyone has loved it. They can't believe how professional a production it turned out to be(thanks to our fabulous director) and how moving the message. Had them all laughing and crying...sometimes at the same time. What a joyous way to start the Advent season. Now...where can I wear those vintage 1905 costumes???