Fan Mail

I love my fan mail. Nothing brightens my day quicker than opening a note and reading what's new with someone.

If you read last week's blog, you know I've been in a much physical pain. Doesn't help when a friend's insensitive comment implies that the hours I spend writing and promoting Sensual Sounds is wasted because it doesn't provide steady income. Nevermind the sales made through Facebook, amazon or barnesandnoble.com.

But the biggest grins crossed my face whenever someone takes time out of their day to tell me how my words affect them. My college friend, Myra, sent me a great note along with money to purchase Sensual Sounds. The other letter was from my friend's 13 year-old daughter, Elena, from California. She filled me in on life in middle school before asking me when was I going to finish my next book. Elena says my writing is interesting.

Some may think she's too young have such insight, but her mom, Lissett, has 'Caregiver's Prayer' and several works hanging in frames around their home. I even wrote a special poem to honor Elena's birth. And I wrote another piece just for her when I moved from Los Angeles to Racine nearly three years ago.

So I'm going back to work on another book, Ms. Elena. And when I'm done, you'll be the first to know. Thanks all those who take time to drop a note. They brighten my day in untold ways.

Sensual Sounds is available on http://www:amazon.com/ and http://www.barnesandnoble.com/