Good evening, my friends,
Yes, after a month of waiting, due to Florida storms, the contract for my second book, “From China with Love” arrived, I signed it and sent it on its way to Florida, with a publication date of “early 2009″, which I hope is VERY early in 2009; but we’ll see.
The final draft of the manuscript has been edited and is ready to go. I hope you’ll “hang in there” with me. The story is worth the wait and will keep you in suspense throughout until you reach another unexpected ending.
We spent part of today with the Bahia Bay Residents Group, packing another 100 boxes to send to our brave troops in Iraq. We had at least 15 people helping, and got the boxes done in just over two hours. We’ve had fantastic support through donations of goods and money from our neighbors and friends throughout the coastal bend area, and want to thank them all.
One of our troops was back on R & R, and stopped by to tell us how much he and his men and women appreciated our support. He told tales of different items we sent and how they were received. A box of five soccer balls was a big hit among the Iraqi children.
We try to include a toy or box of crayons in each box for the troops to share with the local children. I think I told you before how a gift of a toy could save the lives of our troops. The recipient may see the giver another day and warn him of a roadside bomb or ambush.
I hope to hear from my new publisher with a more definite publication date, but regardless, another book is on its way.
Thanks for caring enough to visit often. Keep in touch. I’ll miss you if I don’t see you visit at least once a week.
Until then, Via con Dias, my friends,
Karl