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Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 6:11PM 
For those of you who remember my blog post entitled MY BOOTS ARE DISCO, I was a little embarrassed by the newness and lack of character of my new hiking boots after nine years and probably three thousand miles on the old ones. I photographed them side-by-side as a comment on character, and how it's (in my opinion) attained.
I'm happy to say that a couple
Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 7:45PM 
Most of you know my novel Second Hand Heart has just been released here in the U.S., in both ebook and paperback. And I'd like to make an offer to my U.S. readers, particularly those who have e-readers (such as the Nook or Kindle). I'd like to give you an electronic copy of the book in return for your word of mouth. If, and only if, you enjoy the book, I hope you'll return the favor by spreading the word. Tell a few of your friends who read, review it on your blog, mention it to your book group...or...you tell me.
Just leave a comment, telling me how you'll spread the word if you enjoy the book. Make sure you enter your email address as you fill out the comment form. It won't show publicly. And I'll
Sunday, August 21, 2011 at 12:34PM 
Those who follow my various social networks may know that I went kayaking with my friend Doug last Sunday morning. And did not bring my camera. Because...well, you know. It's a boat. Things get wet out there. And, of course, I saw the most amazing things. A waddle parade of white pelicans on the sand spit. A bat ray gliding under the boats in a foot of very clear water.
Of course, when I got back, I had to Facebook and tweet about all the things I wished I
Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 8:39AM 
Okay, it's official, US readers. You've been wanting a new adult novel from me since Chasing Windmills. And now here it is.
Second Hand Heart, which released as an ebook in late June, is now available in paperback.
Just check out this link right here and you'll see what I mean.
Or, if you'd rather have it as an ebook, check out the right-hand column of my Second Hand Heart page for buying buttons that should satisfy any and every ereader format.
Dare I say...woohoo?
Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 3:31PM
Updated on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 4:57PM by
Catherine
This morning I left the house about 7:30 and hiked up to the tip of San Simeon Point and back. It's not hugely different from the hike I like to do up to Ragged Point. It's not nearly as far up the coast, but I don't arrange a ride, so it ends up being in the same ballpark. Close to 17 miles instead of 21.
The other difference is that I feel more inspired to walk out onto the bluff trails, which make the trip a lot longer. The 21-mile Ragged Point hike pushes so close to what is achievable (for me) in one day that I'm often loathe to add even another mile.
Friday, August 5, 2011 at 4:41PM 
My friend Mary Jo Smith-Obolensky and her daughter Joanna Celeste sent me these photos of their buddy Jasper. Now, this guy is a cutie. Not that they're not all. But this little guy is a scene-stealer, in my opinion.
Mary Jo says, "Well here is a little bit on Jasper--I hope it is OK... it is hard to write just a little about him!
