November, 2015  It has been a while since my last entry – almost a year in fact.  I apologize.  Life kinda got in the way:  a handful of surgeries, and our eldest daughter Shannon was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.  On the positive side, Shannon has very recently been declared "in remission."  We couldn't be more relieved.  We are truly grateful for all the support, love and prayers.  My latest book:  Cast the First Stone:  Murder in Memphis is dedicated to her. 

Jim Paavola