My friends George Forss and Donna Wynbrandt came over to the farm this afternoon to sketch and take some photos of the animals – especially the lambs. I love watching George work, I learn something every time I am around him. He is thoughtful and deliberate about every photo that he takes.

George is a wizard and he brought good news with him. As he arrived, my agent called from New York to say we had a great offer from a publisher and editor I like a lot for the “Talking To Animals” project that will be my next book. I can’t disclose the name yet, the announcement will be up to them. But I am excited and relieved.

Leaving Random House, the only publisher I ever had,  was one of the most frightening decisions I have ever made, it looks like it was a good call. They love my work and do not mind my philosophical bent, in fact they like it a lot. I was beginning to feel bad about my writing, wondering if I was nearing the end of my good writing years, I see that was a neurotic reflex, I am just getting started. I will let you know who it is as soon as I can, it is wonderful news on so many levels.