Somehow, the launch of SETTING FREE THE KITES is now less than two weeks away. After the excitement of having the final book delivered and subsequently eaten by the neighbors’ dog, I’m pleased to report that a couple of days later three boxes of pristine, undigested books appeared on my doorstep, looking as delightful as I could have hoped for.

I have been running around like the proverbial headless chicken trying to tie up as many loose ends as I can before heading out on tour on April 22. What with my law practice, arranging a million things for the Unbound Book Festival, finishing my next book, and doing interviews for this book – well, it’s a busy time, to put it mildly. How does that saying go? I can always sleep when I’m dead.

Last week Barnes and Noble announced that SETTING FREE THE KITES was one of their Best New Fiction Picks for February, which was very nice news. And, on the subject of Barnes & Noble, that’s where I’ll be officially launching the book on Tuesday February 21, at the store in Columbia, MO. I’ll be giving a brief reading and signing books, and there will be cake, and live music, and friends, and other good stuff. I’d love to see you there!