Bertrice Small: All the Sweet Tomorrows

Man can live without pandas, gorillas, or frogs;

He can live without chickens and live without hogs.

He can live without sparrows and live without bats,

But civilized man cannot live without CATS.

– Hiram and Other Cats , by Lawrence Dwight Smith, Grosset and Dunlap, Inc., New York, 1941

When Skye O'Malley was published in October of 1980 the overwhelming response to its heroine was nothing short of incredible. No one was more surprised than I was, for although I had created Skye, I had never expected her to assume such larger-than-life proportions. The one question asked of me over and over again was: "Will there be a sequel?" Quite honestly, at the time I did not think so. Four husbands, five living children, and all those passionate adventures seemed quite a feat for a sixteenth-century Irish lady who wasn't even thirty when the novel ended.

What I had not reckoned on was that although I was through with Skye, Skye was most assuredly not through with me! My characters do have a way of taking me over. I hope you have enjoyed this sequel to Skye O'Malley , and I am pleased to tell you that a third book in this series, the story of Skye and Adam's beloved daughter, Velvet, will be coming out eventually. Do write to me at P.O. Box 765, Southold, NY 11971, and tell me if you have enjoyed All The Sweet Tomorrows . As busy as I am, I always find time to answer my mail. I'll be waiting to hear from you.