Hands held tight together, they pushed through the doors, two tall, strong men—still standing—and walked into a pink rain of wind-blown cherry blossoms.

“Spring!” Sonny said, clearly surprised. —from Yes

I got the news yesterday that Dreamspinner Press has accepted this story, and I wanted to share. Yes: A Vasquez and James Novella is a different kind of story—not mystery, no guns, but raw human struggle and the power of love. We have a while to wait (July-August 2012), but this novella is dear to my authorly, human heart, and I truly hope it will touch yours.

This weekend, I'll post a brief excerpt, so please check back. (There just might be a chance to win something, as well...)