A slip of the tongue . . .

Okay, I guess it's not really a review. More like a blog about a good book. Which I'm delighted to say it really is.
I was a little worried that maybe I wouldn't like it. But no worries! :-)
Will post later.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Looks like you'v got a cool one going, too.
August 11, 2008 at 11:06 AM
Anonymous said…
Hey Jessica. I got your email ... did you get my response email?
August 12, 2008 at 2:45 PM
Anonymous said…
That is weird. I'll try to send it again...let me know if you get it or not. ;-P
August 12, 2008 at 3:31 PM
Anonymous said…
Okay, I sent it via my other address, in hopes it's something askew with the server. Let me know if you get it...
August 12, 2008 at 9:20 PM
Anonymous said…
What's up with your email, Jessica? ;-P

You poor gal. I know how frustrating it can be to be waiting for query responses in the first place. Then, top that off with worrying your emails not working and you get downright frazzled.

Let me know if you get things up and running...
August 13, 2008 at 10:16 AM
Valerie Hansen said…
Jessica,
Looks like you won 2 of my historical novels via "Petticoats and Pistols" Check over there and see. If it is you, please send me your mailing addy and I'll get the books off to you!
Valerie Hansen
August 13, 2008 at 11:31 AM
Anonymous said…
Did you ever get the message I sent via email?
August 14, 2008 at 11:08 PM
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