In Today's Email Bag

I checked her out, and she is legit. Her books are even on Amazon.com, and are ranked relatively high. She is listed as "N.M. Kelby." I am honored by this. Murder At The Bad Girl's Bar and Grill

Dear Mr. Barbieux,

I just wanted you to know that you and your blog have inspired me.

My new book, Murder at the Bad Girl's Bar and Grill (Shaye Areheart Books) is a "tiki-styled retelling of Macbeth set in south Florida." The story centers around the "death" of a homeless advocate named Peter Mackay who has a blog called www.thehomelesssoul.com.

While the book is funny, it's also deeply rooted in tragedy.

After reading your blog, I wanted more people to know about the life of the homeless in America today. And so, I credit you in the acknowledgments. And, if you go to Peter's website www.thehomelesssoul.com, you'll see a link to your site.

I hope this helps shed more light on your mission. Homelessness in America is very difficult to understand. I'm hoping more people will take the time to read your blog and figure out how they can help make change. My husband and I donate to Catholic Charities and Goodwill, but that sometimes feels as if it's just a small token gesture given the profound difficulty of the problem. So, I'm hoping that this book will help in some way.

I'd like to send a copy to you. Should I use the General Delivery address on your website?

Once again, so many thanks. I wish you well. I'm glad things are going better for you right now. Sleep is always good.

Best wishes,

Nicole Mary Kelby

Africans call it ununtu botho (ooh-noon-to boo-to). It means the essence of being human. It speaks about humanness, gentleness, hospitality, putting yourself out on behalf of others, being vulnerable. It recognizes that my humanity is bound in yours, for we can only be human together.-Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

www.nmkelby.com