I just got back form RWA in San Fransicso. I enjoyed being with friends I only see once a year. I saw lots of changes in the Romance field. I guess that’s the good and bad about this business, it’s always changing. Great news for my friends who read and write historical – they are coming back. (Some of us didn’t even know they left!)

I’m working on rewrites of the book due out in April. Looks like it’s going to be called REWRITING MONDAY. I complain about rewrites, but in truth, I enjoy doing them. I feel like the book reads smoother every time.

Less than three months until Teagen comes. Everyone will love TALL, DARK, AND TEXAN.

I’m sory I haven’t blogged lately, but I’ve spent my days traveling and my nights writing.

We had a great time in Alaska in June. Danali was BREATH TAKING! Alaska is so wild and untamed. I felt right at home… except when I visited the glacier, then I was scared to death!

In Houston I met with the TESA ladies and had a wonderful time. They really were great! I wish I could have stayed longer.

The Queen’s Red Hat Cocktail Party was grand! The parade was beautiful and the people were too…

Now I’m back home writing.

I’m also working on the next book to follow Twisted Creek. I think you’ll love Rewriting Monday!

Watch my calendar for dates I’m traveling this fall!

Today I hit the New York Times list. It felt grand. When I first started writing I bought a t-shirt at a writer’s confence that said, “NYTimes Bestseller in Training.” I wore that shirt hundreds of late nights of writing and slept in it so many times it finally wore out. I’ve hit the list before, but every time is like the first time. It’s a twenty year goal come true. I’d like to thank all my fans who gave TWISTED CREEK at try.

I was in Las Vegas this weekend and met some great people. The Henderson Library talk with Robyn Carr was great fun and I loved the Red Hat Lunch Wendy Arnold helped me set up. What a great group of ladies!

Next week I’ll be in Santa Fe.

One week to go before Twisted Creek comes out. This book was wonderful and hard for me to write. The characters came to me almost as if they sit down at my desk and helped me write the book. I feel this is a story everyone will enjoy because it’s about life. The good, the hardships and the confusing. My wish is that readers will laugh and cry with my characters until the end, then they’ll buy a copy for a friend.

Check out my schedule, I’ll be traveling in April and would love fans and friends to stop by for a visit.

Jodi

Welcome to winter! I love cold days when I can stay inside and read, but these are few and far between.

I’m excited about a short story collection coming out February 1 that I did with three dear friends. GIVE ME A TEXAN will keep you warm on a cold day.

I’m starting to book autographings for April. Because TWISTED CREEK is such a special book, I’m planning to do lots of small groups like book clubs.

Hello everybody! Even with a broken wing, I’ve managed to finish Teagan’s story, and I think you’ll love him. The story was great fun to write even if I did have to go slow. It will be out in November 2008. No title yet! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Guess what! I am going to be on web TV starting November 5 at www.romancenovel.tv. I loved visiting with these ladies. It was just like sitting around the living room having coffee with neighbors.

Please watch my calendar for my “Heart of Texas Tour,” and if I’m near you, I would love to see you.

Good Morning!
I’ve been traveling, visiting wonderful writers in Eureka Springs, Arkansas and a great group of romance writers in Tulsa, Oklahoma. My arm is doing well. I’m in torture treatments called therapy. I hope to be out of the sling by the time I start autographing November 3 and 4 in Austin, Texas.

The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame in Fort Worth, Texas is giving me a reception November 14 and the public is invited. If you’d like a personal invitation, send me your address. Send addresses of all your friends too.

Just wanted you to know that I am recovering well. Thanks for all your prayers. Be sure to catch my blog Saturday, October 6 on www.petticoatsandpistols.com. Have your questions and comments ready.

Dear Friends,
I’m sorry that I haven’t been in correspondence lately. I broke my arm while talking to students on the WT campus. The GOOD NEWS is that I broke my right arm and I am left-handed. The BAD NEWS is that I am on pain medication and I am not writing this week.

I am part Irish, and my brother tells me when things happen like this, it’s called Irish Luck and to look for the good in something bad. I have been overwhelmed with an outpouring of love and help from everyone. Thank you all for your care and concern.