Greetings from the Great Sonoran Desert!

Well, out here at the edge of the cow pasture, our highs aren't always reaching 100 degrees or more, so I think it's cooling off. Huzzah!

I've done some reorganizing, both at my computer and off of it, which was desperately needed. So! There are updates at my website, updates in my novels, and updates in the realm of publishing.

**Publishing News!!** **Publishing News!!**

GARRISON'S GIRL the controversial Christian romance, is now on sale at PublishAmerica online, as well as Barnes and Noble, and Amazon.com. I recommend purchase at the PublishAmerica site, because they offer it at a discount when you buy in-house. Not a bad idea.

My weekly column at Write to Inspire! is continuing on. If you are interested in the weekly updates of the Life and Times of a Romance Writer with Kids at Home...check it out at http://www.writetoinspire.com.

Additionally, I won! Yes, I won first place in the Short Story Contest for the Cincinnati Celtic Music and Cultural Festival. A list of winners can be found here: http://home.fuse.net/cfl/cf-03winners.html. I will be unable to actually attend this year -- vacation scheduling conflicts with my spousal unit -- but I am hoping to go another year. It looks like a fascinating and fun event.

**In closing...**

I thank you for your interest in my world! :-) I hope you're having a productive, healthy time as the seasons change again. May all life's best blessings be in your path and may the smiles of friends warm your heart today and always.

~~Sandi~~