Busy summer

With lots of rain this year, we've been able to enjoy boating on Lake Anna. We've gone swimming in the warm waters, fished once (didn't get a nibble, but that's okay), and watched the fireworks from the boat.

Our gardens are filled with daylillies and daisies and we've enjoyed the first tiny tomatoes and cucumbers.

I've watched woodpeckers and bluejays feeding their youngsters, and flying squirrels have once again moved into one of the bluebird houses.

I've also had some wonderful book programs, with more to come. A few weeks ago I spoke at two sessions at the Ladysmith library in nearby Caroline County. The volunteers supporting the library are an especially dedicated and wonderful bunch. The group raised much of the funds for the library and continue to making the library a vibrant place for readers of all ages.

This Saturday I'll have a table at the St. Jude festival in Louisa and am setting up school programs for the coming year. Hearing from so many people about how much they love the series makes my day.

And, we'll be interviewed tomorrow night by Irene Watson on her Readerviews radio show out of Austin. Irene has a terrific Web site, by the way: Readerviews.com. I first heard about it last year at the September Florida Publishers Association meeting.