Next to the birth of my granddaughter, or that of my own children, the launch of ONE GOOD DOG has been the most exciting thing to happen to me in a long time. I remember being so excited at the launch of BEAUTY in 19whatever, but I can honestly say that OGD has received so much more enthusiasm and love from everyone involved, that I’m humbled. When I received word that the book had made the New York Times bestseller list for the week ending March 13, landing at #30 out of 35 on the extended list, well you could have knocked me over with a feather. I honestly thought that I’d drempt it. When the fabulous bouquet of flowers arrived from my friends at St. Martin’s Press, I knew that I hadn’t. Their cheering squad is the best ever. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/28/books/bestseller/besthardfiction.html?ref=bestseller
This week and next (March 22-April 4) I’ll be chatting on Library Thing. www.librarything.com. Go to the author chat button and scroll down till you find me. I’d love to hear what your thoughts are and answer any questions you might have.
ALL I CAN SAY IS THAT I’M ON CHAPTER FIFTY ONE AND I DON’T WANT THE BOOK TO END. NEVER IN MY LIFE HAS A BOOK LIKE THIS ONE TOUCHED MY HEART IN SO MANY WAYS, I’VE HAD SO MANY TEARS THE LAST TWO DAYS, IF THEY CAN MAKE A MOVIE OUT OF THIS THAT WOULD BE GREAT. I AM TEMPTED TO GO ON FACEBOOK AND RALLY FOR SOMEONE TO MAKE A MOVIE, THIS IS TOTALLY THE BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ AND I’M NOT DONE. THIS BOOK WAS GIVEN TO ME BY A CO-WORKER WHO KNOWS THAT MY DREAM IS TO WIN THE LOTTERY AND OPEN UP A SOUP KITCHEN, AND MY LOVE FOR ALL ANIMALS (I DON’T CARE TO USE THAT TERM, THEY ARE ALL BABIES), BUT THIS BOOK IS SO INSPIRATIONAL TO ME. I WANT TO THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH FOR ONE OF THE GREATEST MOMENTS IN MY LIFE, WHICH WAS TO READ THIS STORY. I HAVE’NT FINISHED IT YET, BUT CAN ONLY HOPE THAT THERE IS A SEQUEL. GOD BLESS YOU!!!