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Wolf's Howl Newsletter
January 7, 2002
Howdy Folks,
Well, this is one of those letters I don't like to write. But
here goes...
I just got off the phone with Clint
Walker, and after some long and stubborn arguing by me
he was able to convince me I should come in May and not try to
go there this month. He said Donner Pass has already been closed
twice this year and it's not worth my getting stuck either there
or almost there. He's right, too. I've been out in blizzards
before, and some pretty bad. I sure don't need to be in one up
on Donner Pass and end up having to eat my truck or my dog or
my wife. For anyone who has no idea what I'm talking about, it's
a joke! You'll have to bone up on your California Trail history.
Anyway, Clint and I did a little long distance brainstorming
on the book, but suffice it to say that no serious writing is
going to get done on it until after May. We can brainstorm and
send ideas back and forth and call each other once in a while,
but it's sure not the same thing as being together. By the way,
Clint was picking my brain on how to sell items on Ebay, as he
has some old shirts, etc, that he wants to list. I'M TALKING
SHIRTS WORN AND/OR WORN OUT BY CLINT WALKER HIMSELF. So if you're
a die-hard fan, let me know and I'll keep you posted. That means
you, Dave... (But not you, Gina. :( )
Clint sounds like he's in good health. His sense of humor is
intact as well. As we were talking, he wanted to say at one point,
"they tried," in reference to the two main characters
in Yaqui Gold. Instead, he said, "They twied." He laughed
and repeated the words disdainfully, then said, "Nothin'
wrong with me, just call me Tweetie Bird." He proceeded
to start laughing, and just when I thought he had himself under
control he started again. You know, I'd like to see some of the
takeouts from his old shows. I bet they had some giggly moments.
I bet the I LOVE LUCY episode he appeared in was a hoot. It was
funny anyway, but probably much funnier behind the scenes.
Well, guys, that's the big news today. I'm working today on Disciples
of the Wind, and it is quickly nearing the point of being sent
off to my brother Jamie for his final proofing. Wish us luck.
It's coming down to a money thing now, but if I have to I'll
get a loan to make sure you get that one and The
Devil's Trail. I'm not in the mood to wait around for
a big publisher to answer letters, so I guess I'll go ahead and
do it myself again. I refuse to sit in the palm of anyone's hand,
especially anyone who obviously knows as little about Western
novel fans as New York publishers seem to.
Christmas is over, a beautiful New Year has arrived, and it looks
like there's a lot of joy in store. By the way, anyone who's
wanting one of my custom horses
or dolls, I have to warn
you the waiting line is getting longer and longer. I'm working
as fast as I can, but I'm just keeping my head above water. Be
patient if you can.
Here's wishing you all a great year and all the blessings that
can possibly come your way.
Kirby Jonas
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