I told myself to be honest in the blog, sometimes it may appear brutally so. There are so many ups and downs to writing and publishing. It's more like making a movis, wherein you really don't know what you have until people view your work without you. Tomorrow, I give my first presentation of the software package I created, along with my three partners. I am alittle unnerved, but only slightly. 18 months on one project, staying up all hours of the night to spend on this package when I wanted to be writing. I miss the thrill of finishing a manuscript, polishing it with the help of a tough editor, then pulling it through the publication process. In my last book, "Track of the Bigfoot", I thought I would have to board a plane to brain the graphic designer who was bound and determined to alter my vision of the cover. I literally created the cover art, but I can't get it printer ready. There are trials and tribulations, but all is forgiven and forgotten once I hold that ever-so-valuable galley copy in my hands. I look forward to finally getting my company off the ground. Maybe I can then catch up to some of the people I've made rich through the years. Maybe not. The important thing is that I gain more freedom and financial independence. Wealth is only what you lay up as treasure in your heart. I will get busy on "Wake" after this demonstration. I will know then that I have done all I could, and will give myself permission to get back to what I love and miss most about the quiet hours of my evening. My cat Samwise draped over my 19-inch monitor, fast asleep, as I pound out another 3500 word chapter. Speaking of which, I better get going. I have any early morning. Until next time, please drop by my web site or send an email if you have enjoyed my books. It's what we authors live for. After all, very few can say they actually do it for the money...