[L.M. Gautreaux]

It's been a while since I've been around. Ill health ruined the latter part of the year.

But I'm back with a blog post mentioning some books by our very own - Hugh Howey (cause I have a major author crush,) Deborah Geary, Brian Spangler, Dalya Moon, Ed Robertson (#2 on my crush list), Phoenix Sullivan. It's just a list of some of the books on my Favorites shelf on my Fire. We're just a wee little blog with a wee readership and don't make much of a ripple in the blogosphere.

However, I just wanted to say thanks to some of the very talented writers who help me escape the trap my body has become. My list is under L's picks, and I could've gone on for days. I still think it's the coolest thing that I get to come here and meet these folks, even when I can only lurk.

http://sippinsouthernsass.blogspot.com/

Thanks for the great books, my friends!

 

[Betsy the Quilter]

Welcome back, LM--

I'm sorry to hear about your health problems.  I hope you are feeling better!

Betsy

 

[L.M. Gautreaux]

Thanks, Betsy! It's so lovely to be able to type again. No matter how bad my health gets, I still check in every day for my dose of wisdom and humor. I love finding books written by KB members to rave about and share.

 

[Hugh Howey]

L.M., you are too kind. Thanks so much for all the support. It's super appreciated.

 

[L.M. Gautreaux]

L.M., you are too kind. Thanks so much for all the support. It's super appreciated.

Thanks for being such a good sport about occupying the top of my author crush list, Hugh. (My hubby thinks it's hysterical.) Looking forward to seeing what you pull out of your hat this year, my friend.

 

[dalya]

Thanks for the shout-out! I had a giggle/blush.

Thanks for being such a good sport about occupying the top of my author crush list, Hugh. (My hubby thinks it's hysterical.) Looking forward to seeing what you pull out of your hat this year, my friend.

Wait, you're supposed to pull it out of ... your hat?

 

[Edward W. Robertson]

Criminy, Hugh's got me beat on the crush front, too? I'm comin' out swinging this year, pal.

Seriously though, I really appreciate the listing, and very much enjoyed talking with you, LM. It's kind of scary being full-on indie, but mentions like yours are very heartening.

 

[L.M. Gautreaux]

Thanks for the shout-out! I had a giggle/blush.

Wait, you're supposed to pull it out of ... your hat?

I had a much sassier place for him to pull it out of but thought Betsy might get me with her cattle prod. Not so much interested in that happening on my first day back, ya know?

Dalya, everything I've read of yours makes me happy. I'll be dancing along with you when my prediction comes true!

 

[vrabinec]

Thanks for the shout-out! I had a giggle/blush.

Wait, you're supposed to pull it out of ... your hat?

I think your halo just burst into flames.

 

[L.M. Gautreaux]

Criminy, Hugh's got me beat on the crush front, too? I'm comin' out swinging this year, pal.

Seriously though, I really appreciate the listing, and very much enjoyed talking with you, LM. It's kind of scary being full-on indie, but mentions like yours are very heartening.

But, but, but Ed, I (actually, the hubby or M) am going to cook for you when you come to Louisiana! That counts double! (Thanks for putting up with our silly sassiness, my friend.)

Methinks I see a new book in your siggy? How did I miss this - illness is no excuse! *runs to buy even though cant read it until finish Michelle West*

 

[PhoenixS]

We're just a wee little blog with a wee readership and don't make much of a ripple in the blogosphere...
http://sippinsouthernsass.blogspot.com/

From a single ripple comes the tsunami . So glad you're back in the saddle, L! And what a lovely mention. Thank you! (Psst ... Between you and me, I've got kind of a word crush on that Ed fella, too...)

 

[Jan Hurst-Nicholson]

Welcome back  . Hope 2013 is a better year for you 

 

[L.M. Gautreaux]

From a single ripple comes the tsunami . So glad you're back in the saddle, L! And what a lovely mention. Thank you! (Psst ... Between you and me, I've got kind of a word crush on that Ed fella, too...)

Phoenix, you're very welcome. I had Spoil of War on my wish list for the longest time cuz that cover is hot! I also really enjoyed Sector C, I think the title was. And any fella who can use caltrop as a verb makes my heart flutter. Don't worry, your secret is safe with me.

Welcome back . Hope 2013 is a better year for you

Thanks, Jan. I would say that 2013 has to be better than 2012, but I said that about 2011 and 2012 bit me on the butt! Seriously though, good things happened last year, too - after all, I found KB.

 

[jlmarten]

Thanks for the shout-out! I had a giggle/blush.

Wait, you're supposed to pull it out of ... your hat?

Too funny, Dalya! Only if I sit on my hat and then pull.

 

[jlmarten]

Wait, you're supposed to pull it out of ... your hat?

Too funny, Dalya! I have to sit on my hat, then pull.