The three-day High Plains BookFest wrapped up in Billings, Montana, this past Sunday, and it was a privilege to to participate as a finalist for a High Plains Award for Best Woman Writer. Of course, I would have liked to have won the award, but I was simply honored to be included in this group of fine writers, and grateful to be in the company of so many serious readers. Special thanks go to Corby Skinner and Susan Lubbers for their dedication and hard work (and enthusiasm and good cheer), which made for such a rewarding literary celebration. And here’s a personal shout-out to new friends and supporters, Connie and Brian Dillon and Mike Fried. Thanks for all of your good words.

And now, after a month-long book tour, I am home. It was a privilege to talk about Dakota, Or What’s a Heaven For at each event, but it’s a relief to be home.