i had SOOOO MUCH FUN in alabama!!  i was able to spend a few days there this week.  if you live in alabama, you know “today in alabama” and tonya terry on nbc.  i did a tv interview with her at 6am on friday!  she is awesome!  AND for any of you involved in her book club, my book, before i go, is the book pick for march 2007!  AND!  i am coming BACK to alabama on the 15th of march for your book club meeting!!  i cannot wait!!  :O)  go see tammy at the book basket for your copy of before i go!

later yesterday, i was so fortunate enough to travel to the great little town called wetumpka, al, for a signing at the book basket!  tammy lynn is the owner and can i just tell you SHE IS AWESOME!!  as in, this store needs to be your new favorite bookstore!  sue also works there and can recommend any book to any reader.  thank you tammy for having me to the book basket!!  and thank you for the yellow balloons!!  talk about BEYOND thoughtful!!  i had such a great time meeting your customers and everyone who saw your kick butt newspaper article you wrote about me and my tv interview!  thanks to everyone who came out and waited patiently for a signed book.  you all made me feel so welcome.  tammy, i can’t wait for those pictures and i cannot wait to see you in march!

i traveled today to arkansas.  i can’t tell you guys how much your emails mean to me.  with every positive note, i know i am making a little difference with my book.  word about it is spreading.  it’s totally wild to meet and hear from people all over.  the last tour date of this year is being scheduled on monday.  but if you missed me, there are already talks for more dates in 2007!  so, if you can recommend before i go to your friends or family, please do!  every little bit helps!