Have a Blessed Thanksgiving!

I'm finished with my speaking engagements for 2009 and looking forward to a relaxing Thanksgiving.

Okay, that's a bit of a lie.

In truth, I am scrambling to finish writing a young adult novel set here in my own backyard in the North Georgia mountains. As soon as I finish it, I have to go back and edit it, which involves showing it to my critique group and blushing furiously. After they hack it pieces, I'll edit it again and hopefully have it in my agent's hands after Christmas. 

I then have to e...