I have written a book and I use my grandmother’s maiden name, so some of the people I am acquainted with don’t know that I am an author. I know two ladies who just read biographies, so I would not expect them to rush out and buy my book. Some people don’t like to read, and while I don’t understand anyone in this category, I respect their right to feel this way. On the whole, I don’t bring the book up when I am in a group. I love hearing how much fun you had, and that you couldn’t put it down until you had turned the last page, but if you haven’t read “Run For Your Life!”, I don’t want to make you uncomfortable.

Tonight I went to a Christmas Party; the first one of the year for me. I was at a table for 10 and someone said, “I just finished your book and I really liked it. Two or three others spoke up to say how much they enjoyed it. One lady ask when number two was due out and if it would be a sequel?

I am happy to report that I have finished the second draft of the next one, and I am going to start on the final draft the first of the week. Hopefully I will have book 2, “Fight For Your Life”, out sometime in January if my editor does’t have too long a list of rewrites. You will find out what happens in Steve and Leah’s life. Ted, the bartender has a new love interest and it isn’t what you or Leah expect. Come by the Ocean Front Bar and Grill and say “hello” to all your old friends.

If you have read “Run For Your Life!” drop me a note and tell me how you liked it? If you haven’t read it you are missing a good book.

Happy reading, Linda Laughlin