Betty Birney’s Blog

We've had a lot of rain this year, which we need. One recent rain produced a spectacular sunset - this was taken a few feet from my office door.

When I haven’t posted for awhile, do not assume I’m lounging around eating bon-bons. It probably means I’m on a deadline, or possibly that I’m on the road.

A week ago today, I finished up the hurried-up revisions on the 6th Humphrey book, due out next year. Then I spent two days at Miller Elementary School in Burbank – probably the closest school to my house I’ve ever visited. Really great kids and the school had such a nice vibe. My thanks to Fran Zimmermann, Judy Hession and Betty O’Dell for hosting me so well. As usual, I learned as much as the kids did.

Then I’ve been dealing with some new health problems for Desi the dog. She spent the weekend in the hospital. She’s as pretty and sweet as ever but they’re trying to figure out what the problem is. She’ll be back home tonight, hurrah!

Ooh, the new book for next year has just the best cover ever, but it’s too early to share it. I wish I could!