July 10, 2020

Friday, 10th July -- Gonna be gorgeous here today, high of 72 degrees. Yes, hate me, but to tell you the truth, your intense dislike is worth it to live in a climate that's simply perfect for me. Hike today, don't know where yet, but can't wait.

Work, work, work -- so, you ask, what else is new? Answer -- not much, really, everything's coming along. I'll do some virtual touring after DEADLOCK comes out the 28th, which should be fun. I'll expect all of you to come visit on the first one, and ask really smart questions. It'll be Poison Pen, a mystery bookstore in Phoenix -- it'll be on a Saturday afternoon -- August 1st, at 1:00 p.m., I believe. So mark your calendars -- I'll keep you posted.

Everyone, it's the end of yet another lovely (and hopefully not TOOO hot) week. Whatever you do today, do not forget to SMILE, have some spring in your step, SBB, and speak to people even if they don't speak to you. You'll probably see people without masks -- simply turn your back until they pass -- I do that with people with masks, as they do me --
Okay, I want one joke from each of you. Make it good.