Susan Wiggs's Blog, page 63

10 days post-op

Sonny the lab had a cantaloupe-sized cyst removed from his chest 10 days ago. I was worried about him because he's 13 and a big surgery is rough at any age. But look at him, with his mom, one of my besties. Are they not the cutest? They hiked Mt Townsend yesterday. Ah, a happy ending.

peonies

I just love them. In a vase from my favorite aunt.

old friends…young at heart

Anders and I went to high school together in Waterloo, Belgium…and haven't seen each other since. We got together last week for a chat & dinner at the Four Swallows for seafood and a bottle of Shafer "Relentless" Syrah. He is as kind, smart, funny and adorable as he was years ago. Except taller. He finally grew into his head! He's a dad, husband, skier, lawyer, Swede, Californian, wine connoisseur, writer, free spirit and good guy. There is magic and wonder in keeping in touch with old...

field report

book spotting by my adorable niece. Hello Austin Texas!

Subject: Walgreens Austin TX

I'm so proud of my famous Aunt Sukie!! I found the shelf at Walgreens littered with your books in Austin

Xoxoxo

Joelle

adopt a platoon

Thanks to Shelf Awareness for passing this along. Shelf Awareness is my favorite e-newsletter, even though I end up wanting to read every book they mention….

Pomegranate Books, Wilmington, N.C., collected care package items to send to troops stationed overseas through the Adopt a Platoon program. Collections ended last Sunday, and Monday Pomegranate's Facebook page featured an enthusiastic expression of gratitude to local supporters of the effort: "The Wilmington, N.C. community really came...

a sassy summer read

Would you please check out my friend Rebecca's latest book? You loved Rebecca Wells's breakout hit, Divine Secrets of the Yaya Sisterhood. Her new one has all the sassy, charm, sentiment and romance you crave. I knew it was going to be good when I saw that one of the characters was named "Sukie," my childhood nickname. The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder is the perfect summer read. Trust me on this.

I'm talking and I can't shut up.

I had a chat with Vanessa Lillie, of Washington Romance Writers, about this year's RITA Awards. Thanks Vanessa! source: http://www.rgbstock.com/image/mhGt9WQ

· You have multiple RITA nominations and have won three times, and this year, are nominated in two categories – what has being nominated this year been like for you, especially compared to previous years?

SW: Every year, it's a total surprise. I read like a maniac, and there are so many good books, I know the competition is fierce. I...

company's coming

I JUST got the bed made up in the guest house. Barkis thinks it's for him.

caught in the act

I ran into this very nice reader on the ferry. I never see people reading my books, so this was a treat! Thanks Cheryl, you made my day!

Help the Wildlife Shelter Win $50,000!

During the month of June, you can help West Sound Wildlife win $50,000 – money we'll use to build a waterfowl enclosure and oiled-bird treatment center. Help give wildlife a second chance at

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Pepsi is giving away money to charities, and all it takes to win is people willing to vote online at the Pepsi Refresh website. If West Sound Wildlife's project can rank in the top 10 in its category, we'll win $50,000 for the Take Flight Campaign, a project that...