Dashing Through the Airport

December 17th, 2009 Posted in Family, Reader Questions, Writing Related News | 2 Comments »

Don't be misled.  Just because I don't always respond to your posts, doesn't mean I don't read them.  Thank you for the wonderful things you've said about RAINWATER.  Thanks especially to those who have left reviews or ...

What Readers are Saying About Rainwater

December 11th, 2009 Posted in Family, Reading, Writing Related News | 5 Comments »

Gail from Olney said, "Could not put down Rainwater.  I got it yesterday and just finished it." Kay Alston  wrote to say, "I purchased Rainwater today and couldn't put it down...this is your absolute BEST.  A masterpiece." Sue said, "Loved your new ...

Celebration of Reading

November 17th, 2009 Posted in Family, Writing Related News | Comments Off

Last night was one of my favorite nights of the year -- the Celebration of Reading event in Dallas, hosted by [caption align="alignright" width="300" caption="With David Baldacci"][/caption] President George and Barbara Bush.  Don't be misled by the cane he now uses.  Our ...

Texas Book Festival Recap

November 9th, 2009 Posted in Appearances, Touring, Travel, Writing Related News | 1 Comment »

Last weekend I attended the Texas Book Festival.  Saw friends, including former columnist John Anders and his wife [caption id="attachment_164" align="alignright" width="300" caption="With Texas Atty General, Greg Abbott. We'll add more photos to the gallery and Facebook!"][/caption] Helen Bryant-Anders, who's a ...

Miles to Go

October 23rd, 2009 Posted in Contests, Reader Questions, Writing Related News | Comments Off

Are you on Twitter? Simon & Schuster is continuing the 30 days of Rainwater facts. If you're on Twitter and would like to follow them, they are twitter.com/simonbooks . You can see more production stills from the making of ...