Running Medical Update

Professional photos of Jay, Holly, Lisa and Jay's grandsons

September 8, 2010

Check out these great shots that my friend took when Holly and Dad were living with us in San Diego.

http://www.mdtphotography.com/index2.php?v=v1 (cut and paste this URL)
Click on "Client" link and enter password: happy

(if you have speakers, listen along...)


Thanks to Melinda Del Toro for the beautiful and meaningful shots. My dad looks so great; and (more…)

If this is your first visit... you may want to start here...

September 8, 2010

Hi... if this is your first visit:

- Thank you (for your support, love and interest).

- It's assumed you know what's going on with Jay, but if you don't, read here: http://members.authorsguild.net/jmaclarty/blog.htm?post=730518 (cut and paste into your browser)

- Updates will be forthcoming... (but sporadic)

- And please FORGIVE for the horrible (more…)

4th of July fun (Jay's daughter and her family visit)

July 4, 2010

(Update from Lisa, Jay's daughter)

I piled all my guys -- husband Jason, and kids Miles (6) and Ian (4) -- into the car for the 5 hour drive to Vegas for the 4th.

We left behind an unusually cool and drizzly San Diego for some 100 degree 4th of July fun in Vegas.

I had to convince (more…)

Jay eats Holly's cooking...

May 4, 2010

(backstory: Jay & Holly are back in Vegas, with ongoing treatment for Jay)

Howdy,

Jay just finished his chemo spell. I made him pancakes for breakfast and he didn't even throw up. How's that for a complement? Please tell Ian, thanks for the cooking tips.

By the way, I was talking about Ian and Miles (more…)

Holly juggles cooking, Jay and the dog...

May 3, 2010

May 3 from Holly

Hi Ms. Lisa

Jay is doing pretty well, but has either lost the pause button on his mouth or was always obnoxious and I was just able to outrun his snarky comments. I made him French toast with little smokies for breakfast and he came out to see why I was (more…)

Not only is Jay back in LV, he's on the computer!!!... here's his update.

March 15, 2010

First of all, I'd like to offer a special "thank you" to a number of people who far exceeded the call of friendship; especially  those who rallied around during those first few days following my pop-the-top surgery --- most notably: the Summerlin Book Club, The Las Vegas Writer's Group(chk link), the (more…)

Back in Vegas... but a San Diego trip is on the horizon

March 10, 2010

March 10 from Holly

The MRI is scheduled for the 26th. At this time I think your dad will be flying in to San Diego and I will come later after my work on Saturday. He may need to go see Sinclair right after. I was thinking I would send him there and back, but (more…)

Off to rehab... and not the kind you go to because you've been having too much fun

January 29, 2010

(Late January update from Lisa MacLarty (daughter))

Happy New Year and I hope everyone's year is getting off to a good start.  We're keeping one foot in front of the other out here in San Diego. 
 
As some of you are aware, my dad was moved from the hospital to a nursing rehab facility (more…)

Holly, in San Diego, checks in with Stienbeck's babysitters in Vegas

January 27, 2010

(backstory - Holly is still in San Diego with Jay, but took their dog back to vegas...)

Mark & Megan:

That dog – he drags me around whenever he thinks I haven’t spent enough time playing with him. He’s a very insistent little cur….still adorable ---- just very focused…

Just checking. Wanted to (more…)

Selected Works

BARRY AWARD FINALIST
Best Paperback Original 2008

The fourth in the Simon Leonidovich series. Simon pits his wits against an enemy intent on destroying a priceless artifact – the Crest of Ch'in – and the formation of a new Sino-American alliance.

BARRY AWARD FINALIST
Best Paperback Original 2007

The third in the Simon Leonidovich series. From North Korea to Vegas to Washington DC, Simon pits his wits against an unknown enemy intent on bringing down the President.

BARRY AWARD FINALIST
Best Thriller 2005

PW starred review.

The second in the Simon Leonidovich series. From the dark jungles of Colombia to the flashy lights of Las Vegas, Simon matches wits against a cold-blooded adversary.

ANTHONY AWARD FINALIST
Best Paperback Original Mystery

BARRY AWARD FINALIST
Best Paperback Original 2003

The first novel in a fast-paced series that introduces the remarkable and charming Simon Leonidovich, the man who can deliver anything, anywhere.