Since I’m lousy at verbal self-promotion (as most people are!) I found a way to get the word out about my books and writing business without opening my mouth. When I ordered these, it felt egotistical. But I did it anyway, knowing I’d never have the courage to tell people I meet casually that […]
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Every year, for the few weeks preceding Valentine’s Day, I remind people what a great “lover” (healer and friend) DeForest Kelley was. This year is no different. THE PERFECT FRIEND If asked what the perfect friend would be like (for me), the answer would be De. Why? He was level-headed,
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The “EVER NEW” podcast debut this morning was a smashing success and great fun. I was blessed with two co-hosts this time, and our live visitors (the ones who let us know where they were from) came from two continents and three countries (the US, Canada, and the UK). Some of our test
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I recently set this image as the desktop background for my PC. My friend Nancy Graf took it while Deaken and I were living in Encino, CA. (1991 to 1995; Deaken passed away at age seventeen and four months in 1996 in North Hollywood not long after I bought a condo there). Nancy sent
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Still Feeling Good I’m 40 hours post-surgery and still feeling good. I’ve taken three half doses of Tylenol, is all, and that was mostly to be sure I stay on top of the soreness so it doesn’t get out of hand. (Not that I’m sure it would, but they said to take no chances.)
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Rachel Carrington IM’d me on Facebook this morning to let me know she just finished reading DeForest Kelley Up Close and Personal and has written a review. She asked for a few pix to illustrate it, so I sent them to her. In her IM she said she loved the book but of course
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Today I’m alternating between feelin’ frantic and feelin’ groovy. Feelin’ Frantic for two reasons: An upcoming TV appearance on New Day Northwest (a talk show) on Tuesday The new website (YellowBalloonPublications.com) still isn’t live. We’re waiting for Amazon Web Services to confirm my account so we can test the audio book delivery system.
MEDIA RELEASE Getting Down to Earth with the REEL McCoy DeForest Kelley’s former personal assistant will appear on New Day Northwest August 2nd SEATTLE (Yellow Balloon Publications) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Today Kristine M. Smith confirmed an upcoming August 2nd appearance during a segment of KING5 TV’s morning talk show New Day Northwest. The segment will
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UPDATE: Anyone who wants to come to the taping on Tuesday, August 2nd needs to e-mail newdaytickets@king5.com. I’m in touch with one of the NEW DAY producers at KING5 TV. He has confirmed that they want me as a guest on Tuesday, August 2nd. As soon as I know the exact date, I’ll let
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I had almost forgotten how awesome the original Star Trek was. It has taken me this long following De’s passing–17 years!!–to feel capable of watching it again without “losing” De all over again…and I have no idea how long it was before that, that I watched an episode–probably decades! Season One, I discovered, doesn’t
