I learned today that one of Steve’s favorite authors (and one of mine as well), Dick Francis, just put out a new book. The rumor had been that Francis had retired after the death of his wife, who was at least his researcher, and possibly more of a cowriter. It’s a fourth book in the Sid Halley series, and I’m just deelighted. Look at me. Deeeeelighted. The first three have been rereleased as a single paperback, plus the new book, and Steve’s birthday is shaping up nicely. Woo!