Imagine my excitement on last week at my book signing event! It was so much fun. This was an event that I had for my family and friends to come out and share with me. I saw many of my old friends and family members that I had not seen in a while, some in years! All were so supportive. I am humbled to see what God is doing and how He continues to orchestrate things in my favor. He's such a great Father! I will post pictures soon.

I am so pleased that the owner of the production company which has optioned Sassy for stage play production has asked me to join the company. So, I'll be producing stage plays. Imagine that!!! Again, to see my dreams come true is just so awesome. It feels great to know that my vision for my life was in line with what God had designed and that it wasn't just wishful thinking. As the pieces come together, I just take deep breaths and say, "God, Your Will be done." He's so good. I don't know if I mentioned it here before (I'm also on Myspace and Facebook!) but Sassy is in pre-production to be a stage play in February 2009. Hallelujah!

I just did an online interview with urban-reviews.com on yesterday. I'll post a link under the multimedia tab when it is posted to the site. Sassy is featured on the site next month. I'll be traveling to Columbus, Ohio in August to fellowship with a book lovers club there who are featuring Sassy as that month's read. In September, I am scheduled for a signing in Orland Park, IL. And, in October, I will attend an authors' showcase at the Woodson Regional Library at 95/Halsted in Chicago. I'm all smiles!

Book Lovers, I love you! Please keep me in your prayers as I keep you in mine.

God's Blessings!

Valerie A. Howard