
My only excuse is I was writing away from the net and it completely slipped my overtaxed mind!
Your Ode earned the most votes!!

First, a big welcome to new Babe Beth Ciotta!!! Yay, Beth--we're so glad you're joining us.
It appears that it's Babe Book Review Week, so I'm going to plug my new favorite author since I just finished the very last book of hers I could get my paws on and now I want another! Write fast, Barbara Parker. Please!
Barbara is a local south Florida author whom I've actually never met, but I'm fascinated by her work, which is brilliant. I'm learning so much from her about setting, law, south florida politics and history. I'm learning what gives a book texture and authority and "hookthereaderism," which is a new word I just made up.
She's probably best known for her series featuring attorneys Gail Connor and Anthony Quintana, but her other books are just as good--possibly better. You can check them out at www.BarbaraParker.com.
I just finished CRIMINAL JUSTICE and it kept me up almost all night. Her characterization takes my breath away--it's so honest without being harsh--and she almost always surprises me at the end with whodunnit and why.
I hope to be this good a writer one day! My hat is off to her, truly.
Short blog entry, but very heart-felt. If you're looking for an absorbing, intelligent, entertaining and educational read, go get Barbara's books!
Karen