We are sitting near Herndon and Reston, Virginia. We had more than two feet of snow, and the area is paralyzed. We are cozy and warm with our best friends.

When I started the Cynthia series I had a goal in mind, and I am happy to say that things are working out very well to bring the series to the happy endings I wanted. The series, most likely will not end after Part 2 of the high school years; however, we are reaching a major point with Parts 1 and 2. Part one started slowly, and I'm sorry if some of the readers are disappointed; however, it was necessary to set some background. Believe me, some very interesting things are going to happen, and I don't think you will be displeased with the events in Part 1, or Part 2, for that matter. This is going to be a very enlightening time for Cindy, very traumatic, and ultimately very wonderful. Please give the story a chance, and don't give up on it just because you're not happy with the way things are going at the moment. There is a long way to go still. I think Part 2 will be equally enlightening.

I am considering having Erin remove my other novels. They need a lot of work. I might try to do something more commercial with them. Please read, copy and keep, but don't distribute. I appreciate your comments and interest.

Portia