While I'm not so sure that anyone ever reads this blog (except Evan and Diane who, bless you, posted comments), I wanted to explain that I was recently away for 9 blissful days of NOT reading anything ... or going near a computer or even a pen. (I brought several books with me to my lake getaway but never quite got past the 1st page of the 1st one...)

So if you're here and are actually looking for new posts (I still doubt you exist. Post a comment and prove me wrong!), please visit again soon. I've ordered a slate of new biz books and have a shelf full of new fiction at home waiting for me.