I wanted to post a very brief note letting my readers know this has been an extremely difficult week and if I do not get back to someone straightaway, it is due to the numerous factors that have occurred this week.

• A family member passed away.
• Our 91 year old neighbour, who is like a grandmother to us all, was hospitalised last night and it is touch and go.
• To top everything off I have some sort of flu.

I will endeavour to respond as promptly as possible to reader, writers, publishers and publicists. I sincerely apologise for any and all inconveniences.