Pardon the interruption, but since it's the season I thought this as good a time as any to put in a plug for my books. If you're looking for a gift for a young reader (say 10-14) you might take a quick peek at them. They are middle grade mysteries set in a small fictional town in southwest Texas, and feature a couple of brave and resourceful teen sleuths. They have been generally well-received and I'm kind of proud of them. The titles are: The Message in the Painted Rock, and The Witch of the Spring. You can check them out on Amazon. Now please return to your regularly scheduled celebration in progress. Thank you for your kind indulgence. That is all.
