SPRING 2010

Hi, again and thanks for logging on.

The new Delaware novel DECEPTION comes out March 30. Though I rarely talk about my books, let’s just say this one couldn’t have been written until my last kid finished the college application process.

Along those lines, Aliza, co-author of PRISM will be leaving us this coming Fall to pursue a joint major in philosophy, political science and economics. She’s also at work on a solo novel and the few pages she’s allowed me to see are astonishingly good. By the time Lizzie goes off, Faye and I will have been raising kids for 32 years in a row, so this is going to be quite a change. I’ve been doing some thinking about empty nesting but haven’t come up with any grand epiphany. I’m sure some of you have been through it. As Milo would say to Alex, “Any insights?”

One thing that’s sure to help: grandchildren. Our brilliant, gorgeous, nearly three year old granddaughter continues to amaze. The other day she stared at me, then said, “Grandpa, you’re interesting.” And thanks to the debut of an adorable grandson six months ago courtesy Jesse and – more to the point - his beautiful wife, Gabriella, we now have two miniature people to hang out with. I’m enjoying reliving infant and toddler days in a new context - As in have fun with the tyke but get to sleep through the night.

Hugo, our sweet, gentlemanly French Bulldog has adapted beautifully to all the changes. He loves everybody but is especially – and understandably - smitten with Faye.

Jesse’s fourth novel, THE EXECUTOR comes out one week after DECEPTION, so he and I are taking the opportunity to do some father-son publicity events in L.A., San Diego and Seattle. Let me repeat those four words: father-son publicity events. Something I never thought I’d be considering, let alone experiencing, back when I was changing Jess’s diapers. And not sleeping through the night.

Thanks to all of your for your unflagging support and continued happy reading.

JK