Here it is, already May! I don't know about the weather where you live, but in my neck of the woods, it's difficult some days to tell that it's springtime. Today is lovely, but the air is nippy, and over the last week, we've had snow and very low temperatures. People around here are jokingly saying, "Merry Christmas!" And practically everyone is wondering when we'll finally see spring and summer weather that stays with us.

Right now I am hard at work on STAR BRIGHT, the next Coulter/Harrigan book in the ongoing series that began with the Kendrick family. I am happy to report that STAR BRIGHT is coming along nicely and will be published in January 2009. As a writer, I am falling in love with Parker Harrigan. He's shaping up to be one of my favorite heroes, a lovable guy in Wranglers jeans, riding boots, and a Stetson who is always at a loss for the right words when he needs them the most. I've had a lot of fun spending time with him, and I'm hoping that you'll enjoy him as much as I have.

More immediately, you can expect COMANCHE MOON to hit the store shelves in the next few days. It has a release date in May. Depending upon the book lay-downs, that can mean that the release will appear in stores at the end of April or in the beginning of May, so I hope you'll be watching for it in the racks and let me know when you see it! The cover is dark blue with a foil crescent moon. It's lovely, and I'm hoping it will be easy for you to spot. Please let me know what you think.

I haven't got anything for you on the recipe front right now, but as we move into summer, maybe I'll find some time to look through my files for a few favorites that I haven't yet posted.

Because I'm working to meet a deadline, I'll keep this short and move on over to the Welcome Letter where readers who are interested can hear about the more personal aspects of my life. I hope lots of you join me there.

Until next time, my wish for you is that many wonderful books will come into your lives this summer to keep you company in the shade while you try to escape the summer heat.

Sincerely,

Catherine