Latest books I've read:
    Crunch by Leslie Conner
    Web of Air by Philip Reeve
    Prayer: Does it Make a Difference? by Philip Yancy

And on the writing front:
    First edits for book 2 New Leaves Are Green have been sent to the publisher.
    Cover design begins next month.

Other interesting happenings:
    I'll be on the Dove radio/TV channel 18 morning program Focus Today on Monday, July 29, at 8:15 am. I'll be talking with Polina about the need for host families in the Rogue Valley for exchange students coming for the school year.