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Blessings,

Leanna

Tastes vary from person to person, and I suppose they do from dog to dog. Here is the latest Hilo Report. Our labradoodle has a bad habit of chewing on our son. So last night, following the suggestion of the dog trainer, we sprayed my son's arms and hands with Bitter Yuck. Hilo then licked my son all over. She likes it! But I guess she's not chewing on him anymore.

When I was a kid, my sister and I used to watch Star Trek in the afternoon. We would even tape record the show so we could listen to it again and again. This was pre-VCR days. Am I dating myself or what? My poor day would come home from a long day at work and holler, "How are you?" We'd be recording and would go, "Shhhhhhhh!" He never did understand what we were doing. I'm not sure I do today. When I was in 6th grade and my sister was 16 and just driving, we went to a Star Trek Convention. Yep. Embarrassing, isn't it? Funny thing was, they even sold cassette taped recordings of the show. Of course, we bought some. Well, fast forward to the reinvention of Star Trek and the Next Generation. My sister was a fan. I wasn't so much. I saw a couple of the films but never really connected with the new characters. And NOW! There's a new Star Trek generation where they go back to the original characters and their beginning at Star Fleet Academy. So I saw the film over the weekend. It was a blast. Lots of fun. Really loved it. I'm sure there will be more films in the future. And I'll be there watching. Live long and prosper.

So are you a Trekkie too?

Well, I do when they read like this one about Ruby's Slippers:

It’s a modern-day Wizard of Oz with Cinderella undertones. But this is no fairy tale or fantasy, with magical resolutions and guaranteed happy endings. It’s a deeply moving story of hurt and healing, of love and loss, of hope and redemption. Immensely entertaining, it is chock full of wit, grit, humor and heartache. Truly unforgettable, Ruby’s Slippers has the potential to be a classic.

Don’t miss this one!

Delia Latham

The days go so quickly once the kids come home for the summer. They've been out for over a week now. Or is it two? Man, I've lost track! We're in the midst of dance recitals, piano recitals, voice recitals and upcoming Nationals for fencing. I'm a bit on overload. I'm staying busy on the Wii Fit! Anyone try it? Boy, am I having fun. And parts of me are NOT having fun. :) How do y'all cope with the summer heat of busy kids and overloaded schedules?

It's a busy Saturday today! I have two booksignings scheduled. First, I'll be at Lifeway near the Galleria from 11am to 1pm, then I'll be at Barnes and Noble from 2pm to 4pm. If you're in the neighborhood, I hope you'll come say hello!

I'm blogging today about pursuing dreams, so check it out http://jenniferallee.blogspot.com/2009/05/dreaming-with-leanna-ellis.html

And I had the drawing this weekend for the winner of $50. Drum roll please! It's Melissa K! I've got your address and will get it in the mail!

The morning after Mother's Day, after a long weekend at my folks' ranch, after getting the kids ready for their last day of school was a bit crazed this morning. But it certainly picked up when I got a link to a new interview. Hope you'll check this out. Nora did an outstanding job. Check it out ... http://psalm516.blogspot.com/2009/05/nora-interviews-leanna-ellis.html

We've got our top three -- Adam, Danny and Kris. Goodbye Allison! I wish you were sticking around a little longer. But you will have a great career! You have a great voice! Enjoy the ride.

So with three left who do you think will be the winner?

Nothing But Trouble!


ISBN 1414313128
Tyndale
Romantic Comedy/Suspense


PJ Sugar knows three things for sure:


After traveling the country for ten years hoping to shake free from the trail of disaster that’s become her life, she needs a fresh start.


The last person she wants to see when she heads home for her sister’s wedding is Boone—her former flame and the reason she left town.


Her best friend’s husband absolutely did not commit the first murder Kellogg , Minnesota , has seen in more than a decade.


What PJ doesn’t know is that when she starts digging for evidence, she’ll uncover much more than she bargained for—a deadly conspiracy, a knack for investigation, and maybe, just maybe, that fresh start she’s been longing for.



About Susan:

Susan May Warren is the award-winning author of seventeen novels and novellas with Tyndale, Steeple Hill and Barbour Publishing. Her first book, Happily Ever After won the American Fiction Christian Writers Book of the Year in 2003, and was a 2003 Christy Award finalist. In Sheep’s Clothing, a thriller set in Russia , was a 2006 Christy Award finalist and won the 2006 Inspirational Reader’s Choice award. A former missionary to Russia , Susan May Warren now writes Suspense/Romance and Chick Lit full time from her home in northern Minnesota .

Christy was the first to blog yesterday about anyone in her family who has served in the military. I received numerous emails listing so many wonderful service men and women! Love hearing those stories. Anyway, congrats, Christy!

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Leanna

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