You know, Paige, this was pretty funny. Did you ask Maureen Dowd before you used her in your novel???

My book Petticoat Ranch is fast paced, funny, romantic and it sold really well. Simply put...it's a good read. It's not just Christians that would have a great time with my book.

There's a market for Christian fiction. Simple as that. It's called capitalism. Maybe you're heard of it?

What I don't understand is why it's ripe for mockery that Christians who read for entertainment would have their own tastes and preferences. Why not? Who exactly is it hurting????

If you'd like a chance to read Petticoat Ranch you can contact me through my website: http://www.maryconnealy.com/ . Maybe you can pass a copy on to Maureen after you're read it...if you can stand to part with it. :)