hi beth! just saw your comment on my blog -- from about 6 weeks ago! yikes. i think i was in the middle of moving at that time, but still don't know how i missed it!

thanks!

Thanks for your kind words about the Evan series.
The Royal Spyness is intented to be fun, witty and light. Too much gloom in the world right now!

Hi Beth, and thanks for the invite. Fascinated to see that when you're not writing or reading, you're working in a book shop - wow! Good luck with getting your writing published. Keep the faith!

Yes, the chiles definitely rock. I was so happy when I took this picture. Every time I see it I grin.

I'm always pleased to meet another Beth. Thank you.

When I was growing up in New Olreans, I'd take the city bus from Araby in St. Bernard Parish into downtown NOLA. It took three transfers, pass graveyards and schools and shotgun houses. Finally I arrived at my sanctuary, the public library. The first time I was about twelve. I ran my hands over the books and selected a corner where I could hide and read. The first book I settled on was by a man named William Faulkner, and the title was The Sound and the Fury. I'd never heard of him, but it looked fine. I opened the book, sat on the floor near a window that overlooked the circle and I heard a whisper. "We are each in our ordered place." Now would you believe that "each in its ordered place" is the last line of The Sound and the Fury? Twisted childhood memory or the ghost of Faulkner? See my blog www.beatitudesinneworleans.blogspot.com where I just posted one of my stories from the short story collection called "Each in its Ordered Place," in addition to excerpts from my book coming out in October. Best wishes...

Hey Beth,
Thanks again for the invite. I hope you like the book. The second in the series comes out in September (Blood Poison).
I've read and enjoyed a bunch of your posts. I wish I could get it together to be more involved in blogging, etc.
Keep in touch!

Hi Beth, thanks for inviting me and man, I know all about the bumps on the writing road!

Hi, Beth, thanks for the invite. I didn't know about the Crossing Jordan thing...now I'm sad.

Hi Beth--Thanks for befriending me. Always happy to meet another book freak. Sorry to hear about Crossing Jordan. I feel your pain. I'm still mourning The X-Files.
Amanda

Hi, Beth. I'm a big fan of Scottish and Irish ballads. Sounds like you are a Scotland enthusiast, too.

Hello, Beth. A pleasure to meet you. Thanks for the invitation. Here's hoping we get to know each other at least a bit better.

Hi Ruby, Penny, Robin, Suzanne, Linda and Anne.

Ruby, what can I say...I'm a complex beast. lol.

It's nice to meet you, too, Penny.

Robin--great, another Pirates fan! Can't wait to see Keith Richards and Johnny Depp on the big screen.

Hello Suzanne -- Well, at least we have CJ reruns on A&E!

Lynda--office supply stores should be illegal! Definitely have to leave the credit cards at home when I go!

Anne--Thank you for stopping by and you are most welcome for the comments.

Have a great weekend everyone. :-)

Thanks for the invite. Sounds like you have a lot of varied interests.

HappyRuby

Hi Beth,
Thanks so much for the invite. An aspiring writer who reads cozies and thrillers is a nice person to meet. Best of luck with the aspiring part.
--Penny

Beth, thanks for the invite! Race you to the theater on Friday for Pirates III.

I don't dare go to an office supply store with a credit card. Even if I don't need a thing, even if I'm shopping with someone else, I'll walk out with a bag full of stuff. I have entire drawers in my desk (and one cabinet shelf) full of pens. What is it about pens?

hi beth!

thanks for the nice comment you left at my joint. :)

Thanks everyone, for stopping by to say hello. I"m working to catch up and visit your page, too!