Wayne is nervous, and with good reason. I'm making an appearance at Renaissance Yarns in Kent, Washington, this afternoon. Any time I'm in the close proximity of a yarn store, Wayne knows there's trouble. I simply love to buy yarn. In addition, knitters are my kind of people. We can chat all day long. I did promise my wonderful, patient husband that I would use restraint . . . as best I could. As a reward, I'm treating him to his favorite dinner . . . in a restaurant. I don't have time to cook--I'm knitting!

I'm in Knoxville, Tennessee for the annual East Tennessee Writers Hall of Fame literacy event, which will take place the evening of Thursday, October 4.  I flew in on Monday from South Bend, Indiana.  When you’re trying to fly from one small town to another, sometimes you hear, "You can't get there from here.”  But indeed I could, thanks to small commuter planes. I’m looking forward to meeting as many readers in the area as possible.  A Books-A-Million signing has been added for those who can’t make it to the literacy event.  Come see me at 12 noon, Thursday, October 4 at the 8513 Kingston Pike store in Knoxville!