There's so much to talk about from the few days I've been away. I find that it's difficult for me to post on weekends. So I hope everyone had a great weekend. Yes, this is Tuesday, but if you've had a good weekend it should spill over into Monday, don't you think?:)

I am going to have the Guest Author, Cynthia Polansky here on Thursday. We had a little mix up last week, but that's all straight now and she has graciously answered my questions and will be here to answer yours too. Learn more about Cynthia and her writing here. She is the author of two novels and several non-fiction books about dogs. She has also written a column and is currently in the process of a new fiction book. Please come back on Thursday to meet Cynthia Polansky. In the meantime, I will post part of my review of her book, Far Above Rubies. You can find the whole review on amazon.com under Reader Reviews.

Far Above Rubies: A Novel is a thin book, but starting in pre-war Holland it tells a powerful story. Imagine you married late in your life to a widower who has six daughters. The heroine in this novel,lovingly called "Tante Soof", overcomes the natural antagonism that her new stepdaughters have for her and she and the daughters form a bond that is almost stronger than with a natural mother. When the joy of an engagement lights up the family they never dream that the next moment everything will change forever for this loving Dutch family. Read more...

Cynthia is giving away a free copy of her novel, Remote Control to the lucky winner of the drawing we will hold after her visit. You need to post a question or a comment to be in the drawing. So for all of you who visit and don't comment, please try to write something so you will be in the drawing.:) You will have until Monday to make your comment or ask a question.

Tomorrow I will be telling your more about Betty Butler, who has sent me more of her writing that I will post here. I also have more pictures of her. Until the next time, welcome to my new readers and for all the people who have friended me on Blog Catalogue. I am enjoying m

eeting all of you. To the people who have been readers for awhile, thank you for continuing to read and enjoy my crazy thoughts and meanderings.

One more thing before I go. I am going to be on BlogTalkRadio on June 24th to read and discuss my story, "The Trouble with Follow the Leader." If any of you are interested you can go read it on Story Station Archives. It is based on a true story that I will discuss here after the interview. If you click on the link you can sign up to hear the broadcast. It is being held by Red River Writers for Robin Falls Kids. I hope many of you will be able to hear it. But if you can't I will try to find a way for you to hear it too.:)

Guest Author Cynthia Polansky Coming Tomorrow - Thursday

See I told you there might be a guest author here this week.:) In fact, this author contacted me to remind me she was coming. This promises to be a very good interview with an author who writes both fiction and non-fiction.

It's very interesting how I met Cynthia. We were both at BEA two years ago and we were both on a line to get a book signed by another author. She gave up her spot in line for me, because she had somewhere else to go. I was grateful to her for doing it, so we exchanged emails. Then I began receiving her newsletters every month and soon I realized that we knew each other but from where? Then I received her book, Far Above Rubies, in the mail to review and I read it. I still didn't put the pieces together until I saw her picture and realized it was the same Cynthia Polansky.:) If you have never read it, go to amazon and get a copy. After this interview you will want to read it. For those who don't like reading long books this will take you only a day or a few days to read. Just click on the amazon banner to get there fast.

Here is a little bit about Cynthia Polansky:

She lives in Annapolis, Maryland, United States

Cynthia Polansky is the author of two novels, Far Above Rubies and Remote Control and four nonfiction books (written as Cynthia P. Gallagher). She has terrific friends who continue to provide support while she works on her next book,WHIFF: Human Aroma Through the Ages. She writes a blog, Crossing Polansky where you will find the longest list of homophones I've ever seen.:) Visit her website at www.cynthiapolansky.com.

Come back tomorrow to find out more about this amazing and fascinating author, Cynthia Polansky. We will be having a drawing for a free book. If you leave a comment you will be in the drawing. This will start on Thursday and Cynthia will be here to answer any questions you may have. Hope to see a lot of you here and commenting. Remember, you can't be in the drawing unless you leave a comment or question.:)