My publisher graciously sent me a passel of both novels (Watching the Tree Limbs and Wishing on Dandelions). I want to send both together to influential folks along with a hand written note about the books. I’ll list a few of my ideas. Would you be so kind as to list a few of your own? Outlandish ideas welcome!

• Laura Bush
• Someone in charge of Texas libraries (since it’s set in good ol’ Texas)
• Oprah (though she’s already had WTTL)
• Bono! Why not?
• Jacqueline Floyd of the Dallas Morning News
• Is there anyone speaking up about childhood sexual abuse in the Christian realm? Secular?

OK, folks, let me have it.