Signing Off

Here's a brief update on me. I have put Christine Townsend away.
That was a pseudonym I used for BET because when I started writing
the great Mildred Riley and the wonderful Linda Walters were already
on the list. My editors decided there would be less confusion if I
did not use my real name, Mildred Walters. However, I sometimes
feel like a fraud when I do workshops and speaking engagements
because all the other credible things that I do are under my real
name. People wonder if I am a fraud becomes my novels have one name
and my other work has another name.

So, I plan to stop writing as Christine Townsend. I'm not
sure when I will write another romance. I am currently building a
practice as a business and writing coach. I plan to self-publish my
next book. It combines my two great loves—romance and business. It
is about the business of marriage.

I also recently dropped the Christine Townsend website. Take a look
at my new site: www.bizownercoach. com.I will keep Christine's Tea
Room, my blog. The address is www.christinestearo om.blogspot. com.

One great thing about becoming a pubished author, is that it gives
me instant credibility in so many ways. The best thing about being
an author was meeting all the generous and caring authors at
conferences, signings, and retreats. Well, that's enough about me.
You all are great! I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a
Happy New year.

She's Got Barack's Back

Before I go, I want you to know how much I support Barack Obama. I am passionate about his campaign. I just heard that Caroline Kennedy has endorsed the Obama campaign. However, I think the greatest endorsement of all is the one he gets from Michelle. It is clear that his woman has his back. She is not in for the glory, fame, prestige or power. She is clearly in because she knows that Barack is the best man for the job and she knows him better than anyone else does.

Mr. Obama has already proven himself as a committed community organizer, a brilliant self-sacrificing attorney who chose service to the working person over the opportunity to earn a high six figure income. I support him because of his track record and his experience. However, I support him even more because Michelle does. She is an intelligent attorney who knows this man better than any other person. She has show us time and again that she has his back. Because of this endorsement, I support him.