Tribute to Trevor

Trevor had spinal cancer and in January, we had to let him go to God. Tisha has been mourning him and so have we. He was the darling of the marina and loved to make people laugh. After a lot of thought we are getting a puppy. At first we were going to get a dog from the animal shelter, but we really need one that will fit our lifestyle.

We live aboard and need a dog that is out going, medium sized, and loves to swim. So, we are getting another Portuguese Water Dog. We already picked a name, Takoda. It is Sioux and means friend to all. Since the President has a PWD, the puppies are in great demand, so we'll have to wait. Now we are just as nervous as expectant parents waiting for the blessed event!

"Saving Tampa" is being made into a movie!

I am getting really excited. One of my friends is going to make a movie of "Saving Tampa." It will be entered in movie festivals around the country. Who knows might happen? We'll start filming after the first of the year. I AM THRILLED! Say a prayer that someone important sees it!

I am still working on "Hidden Death" and hope to get it ready for submission by the end of this year. It is going to be my best book ever!

Life is Good!

Thank GOD! My sons and brother-in-law have found employment. Now I can get back to writing, if I can work less hours. I'd like to finish my third book in the next three months. It is a romantic suspense set in the Florida Keys. I know you'll love all the wacky characters especially the heroine who solves the murders. There are a few magazine articles that I have to find a home for too. I'm also planning at Motor Home trip to the Grand Canyon next summer. I feel like the weight of the world is off my shoulders, and I'm ready to party!

I'm still alive and writing

Yes I am still alive and kicking. It is just that the recession has kept me very busy trying to keep financially solvent. John keeps telling me I have to finish "Hidden Death." He thinks it will be the greatest book since Koontz wrote "The Watchers."

From his mouth to GOD's ears!

The last few weeks I've been busy working, and I haven't had time to promote my book.

I really wanted to enter it in a few contests. There was a romantic suspense one in the Tampa area, but I missed the deadline. DARN!

Counting my blessings

There are several people in my family that have been laid off due to the economy. I'm counting my blessings because we are all healthy and have each other. This is a time when family is one of the most important things in life. My writing is on the back burner until the economy improves. Helping family and working have become my highest priority, so I may be slow in posting to my blog or marketing my writing. I have faith that things will improve.

My Dogs think they are royalty

Since the president decided to get a Portuguese Water Dog for his daughters, my two have decided they are royalty. This is a picture of them when they are told to "Leave It." That means they can't touch what ever it is no matter how good it smells. It's a very handy command.

Trevor is dancing and prancing more than ever. At first they were a little worried that daddy was going to the White House to train the new PWD, but I assured them he would never leave them.

Female PWD's are extremely difficult to train because they are so smart. They actually train their owners, and Tisha is a prime example. When we first got her I labled her the worst puppy I ever had. I never caught her sleeping. She wanted to play 24 hours a day.

Male PWD's are the ones you usually see in the water and agility trials. Trevor really wanted to compete, but living on a boat made it impossible. He makes up for it by jumping, leaping, and generally clowning on the docks. I think we should have named him goofy.