So I come home from a mini-vacation at my mother's in northwestern Ohio to find, ta-da, my box of "Kentucky Blues" books sitting on the porch.

A deep breath, a careful opening of the carton and there it is, my baby, just like I pictured it. Yeah, I've proofed the galley and seen the cover, but it's just not like holding my creation.

Although it's official release date isn't until next week, you can buy the print version on Amazon.com right now and, if you go to my publisher's website at Turquoise Morning Press, you can learn how to get the e-book at a super price in a pre-release sale.

So enjoy ... and be sure to let me know how you like the book, okay?