Good people…. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. It is now 5:21PM, EST… I have been typing until I cannot feel my fingers, smile… but I finally, FINALLY answered over 4,000 lost-then-found emails.
It was a very personal mission for me… all those really caring readers, book clubs, teachers, military personnel, fans and conferences who’d sat down to write me–rightfully expecting a response, only to have their heartfelt notes lost in cyberspace. I was literally ill about that, because each note came from a “person” — not some ambiguous e-mail… people send e-mails, they aren’t e-mails, so the concept of just hitting delete gave me the hives.
While I was responding, some as far back as 2006–people would shoot me a note saying, “OMG, you answered me–I thought you were too busy!” That just spurred me on, frankly, and made me wade through the scrolling screen.
I just want to say THANK YOU for every kind note, every question, every request… in short, Thank You for THE LOVE, folks!
Now, smile… I’m going to wake my coffee mug down to the kitchen, walk my poor dog (who’s taking vast exception to being ignored), and then go to bed for a few hours. I say a “few” because my show, True Blood, is coming on tonight, and I’ve gotta find out what happens to Sookie now that she’s gotten bitten (and gotten some–chile!) LOL!
Then… after THAT I’m gnna stagger to bed for real, get up fresh first thing in the morning and write like a crazy-woman 
Deadlines don’t care about tech glitches!
Whew! BIG HUG and thanks for allowing me to rant — Leslie!
I’m glad that you got everything staighten out…Now get that much needed rest…
Woman you are amazing and I dont’ say that often. There are just not many out there like you sis. Luv ya.
Thank you so very much for returning my email as well. Being who you are I never actually expected to get a response, and was not dissappointed when I never recieved one. As long as You write something for me to read I am go to go. But just to know that you felt bad about not getting the emails lets me know that you are even more genuine and even more reason to forgive you. You really are one of a kind. I have been trying to get a hold of Tina about a event only ticket for next yr but she seems to have forgotten about me. Matbe it will come to pass regaurdless. I will pray on it and for you as well.
Ashe
Leslie, you are such a extraordinary person! Answering all those emails?! Incredible! May God bless you!
Thanks so much for getting back to me!
Wow!!
That why we love you so much; you are dedicated to your fans and we in turn are dedicated to you!!! Take time to just relax, because answering all those e-mails couldn’t have been easy. Just think of it this way a lot of people are chair dancing now when they open thier inboxes. LOL
Take care
Dear Leslie:
I can truly vouch for your tenacity. You answere two of my emails and posted the what and why fors on the Yahoo Group. Bless your heart. It’s nice knowing that you’re not just a author, but a person too.
And a fabulous one at that.
Liz
Leslie,
I’m sure that the late replies were appreciated. I guess that’s why we all love you, you’re so real and down to earth.
What a testament to what a true “LADY” you are.
Jackie777
Hey, LA!
Could you email me privately, babe? I have a question about an email I received that’s supposed to be from you, and I’m just not sure if it really is. LOL
Hugs, honey! You da rawkinest
Dakota