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March 2015 Newsletter

3/16/2015

 
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Not necessarily trying to tease those of you still in the grip of winter with my beautiful azaleas, but our yard has burst into bloom this past few days. On the downside, we need rain. Desperately! Here's hoping for a bit of precipitation over the next few months of Spring. 


I've been reading--it helps me write, makes me relax and reminds me why I write. Over the past couple of weeks I've really found some great books--Jessica Scott's newest, BEFORE I FALL was absolutely wonderful. Jess is an Army captain who served in Iraq and will be teaching at West Point in the near future, and her military romances are beautifully done. Click on the title above for sales links and excerpts of all her books, but definitely check out all of Jessica Scott's books.


Another fantastic story was Nalini Singh's latest in her ROCK KISS series--ROCK HARD. This is Charlotte and T-Rex's story, and it's one you won't be able to put down. I've always loved Nalini's paranormals (who doesn't love her Psy/Changeling series or those sexy Archangels in the Guild Hunter series?) Find links to all of Nalini's books on the link in the Rock Hard title above.


Last night I finished Paige Tyler's latest, HUNGRY LIKE THE WOLF. Talk about 'edge of the seat' read! Really loved this one about her SWAT (that's 'Special Wolf Alpha Team' to the uninformed...) Team. A terrific heroine, an absolutely HOT alpha hero, and enough action to have you flipping pages very, very fast. And missing sleep. Yes, it kept me up way too late.


Funny story about Jayne Ann Krentz's TRUST NO ONE. It's been sitting here, taunting me, since it arrived back in January, a beautiful hardbound book that I knew I would love. That's the joy of knowing authors who are "autobuys..." You know, the ones you grab off the shelf without even reading the back cover blurb? So finally, this week, I decided I was going to read it whether I had the time or not, opened the book and after the first sentence realized that I HAD read it, sometime during the nightmare of revisions on INTIMATE, but I'd been so stressed out I hadn't retained that little tidbit of info. But this one is just so good that I settled in and read it again, and realized there's a reason JAK's books always go on my keeper shelf, and that's because they're books I read over and over again.
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The weather has been so nice, I've been able to sit outside in the late afternoons with a glass of wine and a good book. I think that's worthy of a photo, don't you?


And the last book I can think of that I recently finished is Robyn Carr's latest in her Thunder Point series, ONE WISH. 

One word? READ! This series is every bit as addictive as Robyn's VIRGIN RIVER series. Every time I meet a new character in one of her stories, I have this strong urge to invite them over for a glass of wine and a good, long, chat!


One other thing before I get to the contest, but it's something that has had me in sort of a strange dither (I do love that word!) for the past few months. A lot of you have heard me talk about living with MS--I was diagnosed in 1985 when I started falling and dragging my left leg, dropping things, and just in general noticing that my normal klutziness was off the charts. My symptoms were bad enough that my neurologist said I'd be in a wheelchair by the time I was 40...well, I'm 65 and still upright, and honestly, had been feeling pretty cocky about it.


Then I started stumbling again, and dropping things, and in general seeing all the same symptoms I had thirty years ago, so I went back to the neurology department (new hospital, different doctors) for a new MRI and some blood tests. Got my results and, to put it quite bluntly, it's been sort of a mindfuck. (excuse the graphic language, but that's the only way to describe it!) My neurologist says I don't have MS, have never had it, and while I have all the symptoms, I lack the definitive markers (lesions in the brain/spinal column) for the disease. The thing is, when I was first diagnosed, MRIs weren't available, so my diagnosis was made on the basis of a spinal tap (not fun) and a series of tests called "Evoked response testing," which essentially means they hook you up to machines that give you electrical zaps and test your nerve reflexes. Since I'd flunked everything, the original neurologist (he of the wheelchair diagnosis...he really was a jerk) felt very confident with his diagnosis, and the many neurologists I've seen since have all re-confirmed the MS.


So, now I know I don't have it, but the doctor says I do have all the symptoms and a disconnect between my brain and my feet which accounts for the stumbling, but no idea what's causing it. Going from multiple sclerosis to "undiagnosed neuropathy" doesn't change a thing, though I had grown comfortable with the neat little label they gave me. Now, I guess I'll just stumble along (quite literally) until we figure out what IS causing it.


And, enough about me--now it's time to give away some books. I've got one copy of Sexy Beast VIII (that's the one with Chanku Spirit in it) and one copy of Wolf Tales VIII, and a few copies of Spirit Wild/Dark Moon. You must tell me what book you want when you enter. I really don't have time to write back and ask you, and I've figured out how to add a place to write in the title. Choose one of the three--if it's not on the list, it's not available this month.


Now, I need to get this up. I've checked and the entry form is properly loaded (I hope--believe me, if there's a way to screw something up, I'll find it!) and it appears all my ducks are in a row...not necessarily a neat one, but the little suckers are all lined up. I hope you're getting some decent weather wherever you live, and that it's finally feeling like spring. Here's hoping for a gentler season than winter turned out to be!


Be well, take care, and don't forget to find time to read a good book. There are so many wonderful stories out there--there really are so many books, and so little time.


Best to you,
Kate


Are any of you having as much trouble with the stupid 'captchas' as I am? I find it really difficult to decipher them--it just took me six tries in order to submit my comment! 
Joyce
3/16/2015 09:14:57 am

Awesome news on the NOT having MS....sorry about the new vague neuropathy diagnosis. It sucks being in limbo.

Kate Douglas
3/16/2015 12:02:26 pm

Thanks Joyce--it IS good news, but just such a big change as far as my thinking that I'm still adjusting. I don't do change well--even when it's really good change, it appears!

Tracy Nickels link
3/16/2015 09:52:43 am

Some times, you wonder how in the world managed to get out of the Dark Ages!

Kate Douglas
3/16/2015 12:03:21 pm

True, Tracy! Though in this case, my diagnosis was made with the older technology and "un-made" with the new stuff. :-)

Kate Douglas
3/16/2015 12:05:59 pm

Oops! I just looked at last March's newsletter and ya know what? I used the same plant in the picture for the header! Sheesh...
http://www.katedouglas.com/newsletter/march-newsletter

This is my one year anniversary of doing my newsletters on the website. So far, so good!

Sharon Beauchemin
3/16/2015 01:56:52 pm

That's great about not having MS. But hope they fine something easy to fix. Wishing u good luck.

Kate Douglas
3/17/2015 05:02:08 am

Thanks Sharon. I was a little freaked out in the beginning because it was such a shock, but have gotten past that. I think!


Frankie Frealy
3/16/2015 02:25:21 pm

It's great that you don't have MS. I can definitely understand your frustration within the "unknown" diagnosis. I'm going thru the same thing now. In fact, I have my next neuromuscular test Wednesday. Good luck and best wishes.

Kate Douglas
3/17/2015 05:03:51 am

Let me know what you find out! It is frustrating, but I'm still in good health and managing to get out most days to run/walk two or three miles, so it's not like it's a huge issue, but it was definitely a surprise!

Good luck with yours, and thank you!

Frankie Frealy
3/18/2015 06:02:19 am

Hello again :) I made it thru the appt still with the "unknown" label, but he is leaning towards MS. I will know more after "more tests" lol. I just take things day by day and read awesome books like yours. I have read the entire Wolf Tales series and look forward to reading the Spirit Wild as well as the others. I hope things go well for you as you work towards your diagnosis. Again, best wishes and good luck :)

Kate Douglas
3/18/2015 06:59:01 am

Thanks, Frankie, and good luck. Let me know what you find out, okay? Have you had an MRI? That's sort of the definitive diagnosis tool.

Frankie Frealy
3/18/2015 07:58:20 am

That's one of the tests I have coming up. Then I have a brain wave scan after that. Both will be in about 2 weeks. Lol ;) it's pure torture to hold perfectly still for do long. Nothing like bring told NOT to do something to make you want to do it immmediately. Too bad I can't read my kindle while I'm in there :)

Kate Douglas
3/18/2015 02:17:57 pm

My husband is claustrophobic and didn't handle the MRI well at all, but I just tend to think of it as really bad 'new age' music! It boings and pounds and I just lie there and go with the flow. What's cool is that I got DVDs of the test afterwards--all the views of my brain and spine. It's really pretty cool! At least I know there's a brain in there...hope it all goes well for you. Let me know! katedouglas13@gmail.com

Tracy Nickels link
3/16/2015 02:33:49 pm

When Richard was in the hospital, I watched them do a cardio examination. It was to see if the fluid in his heart had decreased. I saw the heart murmur. The valve doesn't close all the way. They did a gastric examination. To check out the ulcer. I must say they did a good job taking care of him. The meds he takes makes him loopy, He'll get used to them. Most of what I take made me dizzy. At least he is better. and will celebrate his 58th birthday on Sunday.

Kate Douglas
3/17/2015 05:05:08 am

That's the main thing, Tracy, that he's doing better. Good news! The tests are pretty amazing. I have my entire spine and brain on a DVD now! At least I know there's a brain in there!

Tracie maslen link
3/16/2015 02:44:01 pm

Great to hear about your MS wish mine was misdiagnose, I am so glad to hear that it is not MS but then scary too about (what the heck is causing my problems) ordeal! MS symptoms have many faces i found sorry i lost my train of thought, anyways good luck n Get a second opinion. Oh n i would like the dark moon or spirit wild whichever comes first. Yes i know how ya feel about spring we did some yard work today n i know for a fact that i am gonna be sore in the mornin'. Happy springtime miss kate i know it's my favorite time of the year.

Kate Douglas
3/17/2015 05:08:56 am

Thanks, Tracie--in my case, I'm comfortable with the doctor at this point and the results of the tests that we've gone over together, but I don't think misdiagnosing illnesses is all that unusual. MS is such a weird disease anyway, with so many different symptoms that I can see why it might have been a convenient diagnosis, and it was before MRIs, which give a more definitive one.

Hope you're doing okay with it.

Beverly Gordon
3/16/2015 08:56:57 pm

so glad to hear its not MS!! you are in my thoughts and prayers not knowing is the hardest part. the weather here is finally looking better being here in southren missouri and im in the process of looking for a house so things r looking up

Kate Douglas
3/17/2015 05:10:45 am

Good luck on the house hunt. Sure hope you're not dealing with flood issues! Saw lots of flooding on the news last night, but can't recall where--we were in S. Missouri a few years ago and everything was flooded! All the rivers were out of their banks.

erinf1
3/16/2015 09:35:14 pm

Good news!!!! Here's hoping that they find a way to help you manage your current symptoms. I'm just starting Dark Wolf. Finally! LOL... Thanks for the great newsletter and giveaway :)

Kate Douglas
3/17/2015 05:13:33 am

Let me know what you think of Dark Wolf? Sebastian was such a neat hero to write, and I loved exploring Lily as a grown young woman. AND her relationship with her father. Can you imagine someone like Anton as your dad? LOL...he's such a hoot to write. Love getting into his head.

Teresa Morris-lloyd
3/16/2015 10:12:54 pm

Kate I know what it's like to have problems and no reason for it, and no label! And your right it sucks!! I will keep you in my prayers! I hope they find out what is causing the problems you are having and are able to do something for it!!
Well as you know I have all of your books, so I am not entertaining your contest, so to give someone that doesn't have them a better chance of winning them. Good luck to everyone!!
Take care my friend and please keep us all posted on what is going on. As we all do care about you!
Happy reading and writing *
Teresa

Kate Douglas
3/17/2015 05:15:27 am

LOL...Teresa, do you have any idea how much fun it is to hear from readers that they have all my books? Makes me grin like a bloomin' idiot! Thanks for the kind words--I'm writing as fast as I can so there are more books for you!

Carol L
3/16/2015 11:56:09 pm

Kate, it's great you don't have MS but sucks that you've lived with that diagnosis so long. I hope they get to the reason for the problems you're having. It amazes me that half these Dr.s actually got through Medical School. Hope all works out for you Kate.
Happy St. Patrick's Day.
Carol L

Kate Douglas
3/17/2015 05:17:18 am

Thanks, Carol. Yeah...I could be really pissed about it, but when I think of all the times I've screwed things up, it's hard to be too upset. It's not that it really changed my life--I mean, I did have and do have the same issues, just not the label. LOL...need a new label, and I'm sorry, but klutzy old broad just doesn't have a great ring to it!

Andrea Lyons
3/17/2015 12:04:45 am

I too have MS and have had the brain leg disconnect. A medication that worked when my legs weren't getting the message is Ampyra.
I took it back before it was FDA approved. It is now on the market. ask your Dr about it and do some research. I took it for 48 hrs and was walking a mile without stopping.

Kate Douglas
3/17/2015 05:19:12 am

I've never taken any MS meds, thank goodness, because who knows what they would have done since I don't have it, but for now I'm going to wait until they get through all the testing before I worry about meds. Thanks for the name of that one, though. Will keep that handy for my next visit with the neurologist. And so glad you have one that works for you!

trina
3/17/2015 12:40:18 am

This is great news....I love your pict wish i could find more time to do that it seems as if it takes me forever to get through a book lately lol....but I'll get there I'm sure...would love a copy of spirit wild...cheers my friend

Kate Douglas
3/17/2015 05:20:26 am

Thanks, Trina. I read fast and try to do some reading at least every day. It's cheaper than therapy!

Ariel McFarland
3/17/2015 01:10:54 am

Hi Kate

Great news about MS just stay strong like always. I am waiting patiently for the next book in the spirit wild series to be out. I too just finished reading a great book by my friend Adam McNamee, Chronicles of a Demi God. It is his first available only on kindle fire. It isn't a romance just a fantasy book. I think you would like it a lot.

Kate Douglas
3/17/2015 05:21:27 am

Thanks Ariel, and for the recommendation, too!

Michelle DeLeon
3/17/2015 01:42:21 am

I've done the same thing with a couple of books, read it, forgot about it, got it again, realized I had read it before and can't understand how I forgot it. Hope you find out what's causing the problems.

Kate Douglas
3/17/2015 06:16:21 am

I am so bad about that. I rarely pay attention to titles, and it's really gotten me in trouble with so many authors' publishers re-releasing older books with new covers. I've learned to look inside at the copyright date, because I can't recall character names in older books, and just looking at the story isn't always the reminder I need.

And thank you. I've decided I've complained enough about the health thing--nothing has changed but the name, so I'm not going to let it take up any more room in my brain! There's limited space as it is!!!

Terry Hubbard
3/17/2015 02:21:40 am

Kate~ I cannot imagine what MS is like, but I have a good friend who has it and I wouldn't wish that on anyone. Good luck with finding a new diagnosis! I suffer with depression and it is not only physical, but mental and less understood by those around me. Reading helps me to escape and go into a more positive state of mind. I've read your books at least ten times and I still learn new things every time. Thank you for your creative mind!! If I were chosen this month, I would like Spirit Wild to add to my collection. Stay awesome Kate!
P.S. We had some real rain this weekend, hopefully it will blow down your way.

Kate Douglas
3/17/2015 06:22:23 am

Rain? One can only hope! And depression is horrible--the only time I can honestly recall ever dealing with the kind of depression that makes it hard to get out of bed, much less get dressed and function, happened to me when I finished writing Wolf Tales 12, the final book in the series. I couldn't write, couldn't finish anything I started, wasn't sleeping but didn't want to get out of bed. It was scary, and so not me, but it gave me a real sympathy for those who deal with depression on a regular basis. It wasn't until I decided to write the Spirit Wild stories that I got over it, but in a way that was sort of feeding the addiction. I missed Anton! I really have grown attached to my characters and I think I was reacting to the end of Wolf Tales as if there'd been a death in the family.

Maria Entenman
3/17/2015 03:24:36 am

Great to hear about the no MS diagnosis. Sorry it's now a more vague one for you. Just wondering - do you use things with aspartame in them?
And I have two keeper shelves -- one for all your books and one for everyone else's!

Kate Douglas
3/17/2015 06:25:17 am

Hi Maria! And no, do not ever use anything with aspartame except chewing gum, and not all that often. There's very little in it, but thanks for the suggestion.

Love being on your keeper shelves, m'dear.

LINDAB/HOTCHA1
3/17/2015 03:25:03 am

Stay strong Kate. I was supposed to be dead at 47 yet here I am at 65! doctor's not know God's plan! lol

Kate Douglas
3/17/2015 06:26:43 am

C'mon, Linda...even I know you're too ornery to die! You're probably going to outlive me!! And if there's a plan, it would be nice for someone to let us know, ya know?

Chery Lemon
3/17/2015 07:45:05 am

Kate - you are a hoot. We really have to get together. So glad it is not MS, but sorry that they don't know what it is. Take care.

Kate Douglas
3/17/2015 08:35:18 am

I agree, Cheryl. Do you ever get up to the northern part of the state? I hear the wine around here is pretty good... (she says with a glass beside the work area...) I'm just back from a 2.85 mile run/walk, so figure I can indulge. It's rehydrating, right? :-)

Cheryl Lemon
3/18/2015 06:28:06 am

I'm going to try to get up there this year. I'll let you know.

Kate Douglas
3/18/2015 08:35:17 am

Wonderful! Definitely let me know. :-)

Kerry
3/18/2015 12:31:38 am

I have friend who has MS and a friend who suffer from Fibromyalgia as well and it' been no picnic for either of them. So sorry for your troubles but my mother has been having small strokes for a year now and they can't figure out why either but the testing is exhausting. I love your books and buy them every chance I get. Please take care of yourself and I hope you get the rain you need. I'd send some snow your way (still on the ground) but it's beyond my control (lol). keep your chin up

Kate Douglas
3/18/2015 04:40:36 am

WIsh you could send snow! A report out today says that California has one year of water left, period. Someone better figure something out fast! Keeping the salmon run alive will be the least of our problems.

And thank you for the kind words. FWIW, chin's always up--at my age, the moment it drops you get a turkey neck... what you have to look forward to, ladies!

Cheryl Catoire-Eslick
3/18/2015 05:40:46 am

Great news about the MS and I am sure they will figure it out; since have pretty much everything you have ever written will opt out on the contest good luck to all and have a wonderful month. Smell the flowers drink a glass of wine (for me) and enjoy every minute you have on this earth with your family and friends

Kate Douglas
3/18/2015 06:57:06 am

Thanks, Cheryl. I fully intend to. I really do have a damned good life and a terrific husband to share it with. I know just how lucky I am, and the only reason that I mentioned in the newsletter my new diagnosis of not having MS, is that I really believe in being honest with my readers. A lot of you have known me long enough that you've heard me talk about having the disease, and I know a number of my readers or their family members deal with MS, so it didn't seem right not to explain the change in my status.

Helen G.
3/18/2015 02:54:57 pm

So sad to hear no real results, but aside from the non diagnoses, and hopefully not too many bad stumbles, I am glad to hear that your spirits are up. :)

Kate Douglas
3/19/2015 02:45:59 am

Spirits are always up, Helen, and symptoms aren't all that bad, just irritating since I never know when my hand will flop (and whatever I'm holding flops with it--red wine on a new acquaintance at a recent gathering was not how I like to meet people!) or my feet will chose their own moves, but after 30 year of this, it's essentially my "Normal" and something I've lived with most of my adult life. The only reason I mentioned it in my newsletter is because I've talked about having MS for so long, I needed to set the record straight.

Lise Marie Dodson
3/18/2015 06:31:37 pm

Thank heaven you're not diagnosed with the MS Kate. I am praying every day for you to get up out of bed, greet the beautiful day, flowers and all LOL. I would love a copy of Sexy Beast ViII as my copy got wet last year during the rains we had. Roof leaked BAD. Hugs to You!!

Kate Douglas
3/19/2015 02:47:44 am

<snort> Who has time to stay in bed? Though, on some days it's certainly appealing. Sorry about the leaky roof. I hope you entered the contest--I'm not taking entries off this page.

Thanks, m'dear!

Michelle MacPherson
3/20/2015 04:04:47 pm

I'm really glad to hear about your health. Recently faced my daughter with the same with CP and finally got word that she didn't have it. Guess its the year for some good news for once. I've slowly been collecting hard and soft cover books of the original Chanku series. Started with me and my bff reading the first three and we got hooked on them. Found out about the sexy beast series and am slowly adding those on as well. I often go back and reread the ones i have and have others who borrow them to read as well. Keep writing cause i swear your books are excellent. You have a small following amongst 9 of us at my work lol

Kate Douglas
3/21/2015 01:48:51 am

I love it, Michelle! I really think it's fun to learn that my readers are sharing the series with others. FWIW, you can get all the Chanku novellas now as single-title ebooks. They're under $3--I just checked Amazon.com, and they're only $2.51for Kindle. I don't have a Kindle, but do have the free Kindle ap on my computer and a small tablet I use for reading. And on my iPhone!

So glad your daughter doesn't have CP--I think that when doctors are faced with a difficult diagnosis, it's just easiest to check for the more common diseases because there's more information available on them. I may never know what causes my stumbles and lack of coordination, but it could merely be something I was born with. Many--in my generation, especially--were born to mothers who smoked and had cocktails regularly (I was born in 1950) and that alone could have caused problems. The prevailing belief was that the amniotic fluid protected the baby from everything. Now, obviously, we know it doesn't.

Linda Lonetto
3/21/2015 12:44:58 am

wow,lucky you on your health. Were you ever on any meds for it? Unfortunaletly for me I was diagnosed with it at 50! Loss of concentration,twitching and tripping over nothing and,by MRI,I had the definitive lesions. I'm on Avonex and generally am good. It is uplifting to know you do not have it and you are one of my "must have"authors so keep up the great job,just don't drop that!

Kate Douglas
3/21/2015 01:52:27 am

Very lucky, Linda. Sorry to hear about your diagnosis, but I'm glad the meds are helping. They were just beginning to discover some of the modern drugs for MS when I was diagnosed, and my thought at the time was that I really wanted them to kill a few more rats first! Now I'm glad I didn't take them, as there were so many side effects to the first ones. And no, don't promise to drop out of this writing gig. It really is the coolest job ever!

caffey
3/21/2015 04:21:49 am

I love when you give recommendations to read! I love to hear what you read too! Now more to my list to read until the next one of yours is out!

I do hope they find out whats happening with your neuro, so maybe there is some treatment that works for it. I think of you often and know you're stronger emotionally and mentally with your fab attitude! Hugs!!

I'm jealous of the flowers! Its spring, but its not actually spring outside here with snow flurries!

Have a great weekend. Cathie

Kate Douglas
3/24/2015 01:42:23 am

Ya know, Cathie, I'm pretty optimistic by nature, but I think your weather would have me feeling like I had a horrible cloud hanging over my head! I sure hope you guys get some decent Spring weather before it turns into summer...

This country is so big, I wonder where the best seasons have been this past year? Too hot and dry out west, way too cold and wet from the midwest to the east.

Take care, kiddo! Always love to hear from you.

g m
3/23/2015 10:01:03 pm

Would love Spirit Wild/Dark Moon, but if that's not available anything by you write is good for me. I'm trying to read all of your books as I find them. Remember to be good to yourself. You deserve it. And sometimes, just doing something special for yourself can change a tough day into a good one (or at least make it ok). Best wishes


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