Latest News from Kathleen Morgan:

Winter, 2007

Dear Friends:

As I write this, a big snow storm is passing through Colorado. There's a couple of inches of fresh snow on the ground, and more falling by the minute. The sky is overcast and gray, but I'm betting the sun will be shining by tomorrow. That's what I like best about Colorado (besides the dry climate)--the vast amount of days we have of sunshine all year around.

I've been busy since the last newsletter--writing a new book, having some minor improvements done around the house, and adopting two Great Danes. Osa, our first Dane, came to live with us at the beginning of September. At age 6 1/2, she's a sweet, gentle, and mellow middle-aged matron. The transition of adapting to the largest dog we've ever had in our lives was so easy and pleasurable, that we soon began thinking of adopting another. Hudson, a stray who was said to be about 2 years old but we suspect is barely over a year and a half, if his juvenile behaviors are any indication, came to live with us at the beginning of November. Though an equally sweet, loving boy, he's giving us a run for our money. He likes to chew, dig in my potted plants, and periodically gets what's known as the "zoomies", whereupon he starts running wildly through the house like a crazed idiot and barking at the top of his lungs. Luckily, the "zoomies" usually only last about 5-10 minutes at the most, but, oh, the bedlam when it ensues! Needless to say, I'm counting the days, weeks, and probably months until wild boy finally begins to settle down a bit. Keeping a constant eye on him brings to mind having toddlers around again.

LATEST NEWS

Contest!

To celebrate the release of my upcoming book, I've decided to host a wee contest. Check out the photo of the beautiful sterling silver Celtic style necklace and matching pierced earrings, set with green amber that I purchased this summer at a Highland festival. The deadline to enter is Febuary 1, 2008 and the winner will be notified on February 14th. The rules are simple. E-mail me via my web site with the answer to the question listed below. You'll find the correct answer somewhere in my new book, AS HIGH AS THE HEAVENS. All entrants with the correct answer will be entered in a drawing. Be sure and include your e-mail address when you email me, so I can contact the winner to get your mailing address.

So, here's the question: Duncan has a dog. What is the meaning of her name?

BOOK NEWS

New Stories

Next month in January, AS HIGH AS THE HEAVENS, my newest book set in the Highlands of Scotland, will be released. It's a tale, however, about entirely different people and clans than those of my Highland Hills series. It is also, at least for the present, a stand alone title.

AS HIGH AS THE HEAVENS is Heather Gordon and Duncan Mackenzie's story. Like almost all my other books, you can purchase it from your local bookseller or by clicking on the book's cover art. That’ll take you directly to Christian Book Distributor’s web site, where you may order it online.

Here’s a wee teaser:

Are they willing to risk love and freedom for queen and country?

Heather Gordon has enjoyed the privileges of sixteenth-century Scottish nobility her entire life. Despite this comfort and ease, she yearns for a more fulfilling existence. Her prayers are soon answered—though not quite the way she expected.

Duncan Mackenzie has never known a life beyond the rugged Highland countryside. When a daring rescue is planned to free Mary, Queen of Scots, Duncan finds he is the key to unlocking the fortress where she is imprisoned. But first he must shed his rough Highland ways and learn to behave as a fine gentleman—something only a member of the nobility can teach him.

Heather and Duncan find themselves drawn together against their better judgment to complete this daring rescue. But in the close quarters of Duncan’s remote Highland cottage, there is more stirring than political rebellion. Deceit, betrayal, and unexpected love draw you into this gripping story.

Read an excerpt of the story

INSIDER INFO

Did you know...

On June 15th, 1567, Mary, Queen of Scots, and her third husband, Lord Bothwell’s, forces were overwhelmed by rebel troops at Carberry Hill. Mary, persuaded to give herself up to the rebel lords, was imprisoned in Lochleven Castle. She abdicated to her thirteen-month-old son in July 1567. After several unsuccessful escape attempts, Mary was finally rescued from Lochleven on May 2, 1568. On May 13th, Mary and her troops met her half-brother—the Earl of Moray’s—army at Langside near Glasgow. Mary’s army was routed and she headed for the south-west—the gateway to England--where she threw herself on the mercy of her cousin, Elizabeth I. The Queen of Scots was never to see her homeland again.

For more insider info, check out my Scottish Word of the Day!

CLOSING THOUGHTS

Well, that’s about all for this newsletter.

Watch your inbox in a few months for another newsletter from me. I’ll be writing to tell you about ONE PERFECT GIFT, my next book and a September 2008 release. ONE PERFECT GIFT will be a stand alone, hardcover novella set at Christmas time on Culdee Creek ranch in the 1930s.

Keep an eye on my books pages for an excerpt of this book and cover art too!

Until then, I wish you and your family Nollaig Chridheil (Merry Christmas) and Agus Bliadhna Mhaith Ur (Happy New Year!)

Blessings,

Kathleen Morgan