Dear Friends: 
It’s been a fun year for me. My children’s book has made the rounds, and I am better for meeting so many wonderful children of all ages. Humphrey has taught me a great deal about the world, and I hope you’ve enjoyed learning from him, too. We’re never too old for the reminder to always be ourselves. As far as what’s next. . . I am finished with my novel. Wow. It’s been about a four-year journey, and so now, I am shopping the manuscript to agents. Wish me luck.

Yours,

Mat.