My sister Jeannette called me on Thursday to congratulate me. Evidently, she got a call from my sister Lizzie who got a call from her mother-in-law who told her that there was a review of my book published in the April issue of New Mexico magazine. And, according to Jeannette, it was a good one.

The day rolled along. I moderated a workshop. I ate bad food for lunch. I judged in the elementary earth science division of a regional science fair. But somewhere inbetween all that I got a call from my mother telling me the story about New Mexico magazine. 

Before the day was over, I got a text from my sister Liz: You're all legit and sh*t lol

And because I can't find a copy of April's issue in this small town of mine, she also sent this quote from the review: The cast of complex characters makes this coming of age tale engaging and memorable...

Thanks, guys. I can always count on you to make me feel "legit and sh*t."