My trips to Utah are always so great, and so exhausting. I have so much to do with my day job, and I work all day. And here in Utah, I have a commute. Yeah, I’m spoiled working from home.

It’s also great to see family, and do things with my parents, sisters, nieces and nephews.

And then there’s book activities. I don’t usually have a whole lot of time left over, but I try to make the most of what I do have.

This past Monday, I had a signing at Pioneer Book in Orem.

A bunch of friends came by to see me, some I hadn’t seen in years.

Karlene Browning

Sarah M. Eden

The Hunts, our former neighbors.

The Ta’alas

Les Salanoa

In addition to this book signing, the timing works out for me to make a quick appearance at an author event in Ephraim on Saturday before my flight leaves. 20 published authors will be presenting a writing conference.