This is a photograph of a friend’s granddaughter. If you take a closer look, you will notice she is actually holding a copy of Not Alone On The Voyage in her hands. I’m not sure she’s actually reading it in this photo, but I have heard that this little girl is already reading. She hasn’t even officially started school yet. Somehow, I think she’s got a bright future ahead of her. In some ways, I envy her – she’s got a LOT…..
So a few weeks ago, I received my very first royalties cheque. I briefly considered never cashing it and putting in a frame, but my desire to pay down my debt load just a little bit more (and really, it wasn’t a great deal of money) won out in the end. I’m sure it will come as no big surprise when I tell you that I don’t write to become rich and famous. That’s never been my style, and if…..