Bett Norris

I am completely excited about Sandy's new book, Beside Myself. In my completely unbiased (!) opinion, it is a very funny, at times very touching portrait of her childhood.

We just rceived our first official copy of the book. Sandy is at the beach for the week, with her kids and grandkids, so she doesn't get to experience this thrill that all authors feel, so I'm doing it for her. Holding the book like a treasure, walking around in circles, struck speechless in wonder.

http://www.redroom.com/publishedwork/beside-myself

I wanted to include more of Sandy's artwork, but color printing is expensive and would have increased the price of the book. I posted some snapshots of her work here and you can scroll through a slidehow in the photo gallery.

If you haven't read the book yet, why not? Kidding. You are missing some sweet stories, and some simply hilarious ones.

Sandy's sister Rose still lives in Frost, Texas. I hope we get to visit her soon. I want to see that house for myself. Yes, it's still there, though sadly it no longer belongs to the family.

Sandy retains a lifelong love of animals, and she still looks deeply into their eyes. I have no doubt about what they see in hers.