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As an author, it's important to me to always be accessible to my readers. If you send me an email, you'll receive a personal reply. I've never broken that pact since MEG debuted in hardback in July of 1997. And the question I have been asked the most over the last 16 years is WHEN WILL WE SEE A MEG MOVIE? I hope to be able to answer that question very soon, along with the name of our amazing director and cast. Until everything is signed it's just hype, and you deserve better. But my predictions, as you'll see in the second item below have a tendency to come true. . . remember, if you hear about a Megalodon sighting in the near future - I TOLD YA THEY WENT DEEP!

Another prediction is that The OMEGA PROJECT will entertain you and first edition hardbacks will be worth a lot someday. OMEGA PROJECT first editions are nearly sold out and Tor has no plans to reprint until the paperback is released next July. BARNES & NOBLE named THE OMEGA PROJECT as one of their TOP 4 summer fiction releases and the holidays are coming...

Thank you for your continued support. . .have a great Thanksgiving /Chanukah.

A Great White tagged in Florida shows up in Canada. Wild video, many thanks to David Maye.

 

Tagging A 2,000-Pound Great White Shark | Video

Now there's proof MEG may still be out there - told ya!
Thanks to David Shiffman for sending this amazing article.

 Click here to read article

The eBook IS NOW AVAILABLE for the first time since it was released in 1999. Here's the Amazon link, but you can find it on every ebook format.
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To Diane Tanner for the publication of her first novel - CURSE & REDEMPTION. Take A Look!

As you know from my novels, I am anti-war but respect our Vets immensely. Someone sent me this; I thought I'd share it.
 
The Soldier stood and faced God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, Just as brightly as his brass. 'Step forward now, Soldier, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To My Church have you been true?'

The soldier squared his shoulders and said, 'no, Lord, I guess I ain't. Because those of us who carry guns, Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was tough. And sometimes I've been violent, Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny, That wasn't mine to keep. Though I worked a lot of overtime, When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help, Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God, forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears. I know I don't deserve a place, Among the people here. They never wanted me around, Except to calm their fears. If you've a place for me here, Lord, It needn't be so grand.

I never expected or had too much, But if you don't, I'll understand. There was a silence all around the throne, Where the saints had often trod. As the Soldier waited quietly, For the judgment of his God. 'Step forward now, you Soldier, You've borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets, You've done your time in Hell.'

~Author Unknown~

Does your child get enough sleep? If not, it could affect more than sleepiness at school. Studies suggest there may be a link between skimping on sleep and being overweight. Sleep shortfalls may increase hunger hormones -- so kids eat more. Also, kids are less likely to get exercise (and burn off calories) when they're tired. To help kids and teens get a good night's sleep: Remove TVs, computers, and gadgets from kids' bedrooms. Avoid large meals before bedtime. Develop a regular bedtime routine. Set firm bedtimes and wake times. Make sure the bedroom is quiet, dark, relaxing -- and not too hot or cold. Help kids quiet down a few hours before bedtime. Heavy studying, text messaging, or video games should end in early evening.

How much sleep do school kids need? It depends on the child. But here are some general guidelines from the National Sleep Foundation: Ages 3-5: 11-13 hours. Ages 5-12: 10-11 hours. Ages 11-17: 9.5-9.25 hours.     

Ingredients:  

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temp
1/4 cup cream cheese, at room temp
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Directions: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter, cream cheese, sugar, light brown sugar and vanilla extract until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the flour mixture, beating to combine, then stir in the chocolate chips. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for a minimum of 2 hours and up to 3 days. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Drop 2- to 3-tablespoon mounds of dough onto the baking sheets, spacing the mounds at least 2 inches apart. Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for 2 minutes then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes: Measure 1/4 cup cream cheese by spooning/scraping it into a dry measuring cup and leveling it off. 

*IF YOU HAVE A RECIPE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE, please e-mail to me at MEG82159@aol.com  Put RECIPE in the subject line.

The wife swears by this stuff. Contact her at Alten10@aol.com 

 

Product Video Part 1 - Nathan Dempsey

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