Dear Readers,

     I hope you had a great winter and are as excited about spring as I am. The last few months have been a really productive time for me. I just finished my new book. And no, it’s not a sequel to My Favorite Midlife Crisis (yet) — though that’s a possibility on the horizon.
      In this one, there’s murder afoot. Three homicides in fact with a dynamic duo of women having the adventure of their lives figuring out what, why, and who dunnit. A mystery romp with a background of international intrigue, the new book seems like a major departure from my last novel. But the tone is similar and the characters — for all of you who loved Gwyn, Fleur and Kat — are also funny, witty, and possessed of a zest for life and love. Women’s friendship and how it enriches and supports us is also a main theme here. And this friendship bridges a great cultural divide.
      I don’t know pub date yet (books, like babies seem to take about nine months to make an appearance), but I’ll update you along the way.
         On the Midlife Crisis front, I've been talking to groups around the country and have been incredibly impressed by the enthusiasm, intelligence and fortitude of the women who make up most (not all — men seem to be fascinated by the book; they say it gives them an inside peek at the workings of the female mind) of my audiences.
And there are many more presentations coming up. Besides book clubs, I’ll be on Hilton Head Island for two appearances in late April and I’m a guest lecture at Canyon Ranch for two nights in early May. (See my schedule on this site)
     BTW, if your book club is reading My Favorite Midlife Crisis (yet) and would like me to join you (in person if you’re near Maryland; via phone or Skype if you’re not) for your discussion, email me at readers@tobydevens.com           
      And I love hearing from you through the same email address.
      Finally, the first issue of my newsletter is about to come out, so if you aren't on the list, click here to subscribe. It’s fun, it’s free, it’s chock full of good info and it’s a wonderful way for us to stay in touch.

 May all your daffodils bloom,

Toby

04.09.08  Read a great article about Toby in the Baltimore Sun by reporter Laura Shovan.

Watch Toby's interview on Retirement TV.