Thanks to all of you for your terrific letters and e-mails. Often they come at just the right time to encourage me to keep me writing. Though most of you live in the U. S., I hear from many readers in Canada. I've also received letters from such countries as Pakistan, Norway, Japan, Australia, Northern Ireland, Sweden, Switzerland, Germany, Taiwan, Israel, India, Indonesia, and the Arab Emirates. Isn't it fun to know that wherever you are, there might be someone far away who is reading the same book?

If you'd like to improve your writing, see A Writing Tip. If you have comments or questions, send me an e-mail. If you e-mail me about something that I think others would like to know, I'll give the answer in You Asked About It. If you write, I'll understand that you give me permission to print what you say online. I'll give only your first name and the state or country in which you live.

So look for my answers in You Asked About It. Until then...THANKS FOR BEING MY FRIEND THROUGH BOOKS—and now, THROUGH THE NET!