1.   Clare is now a full-time author with six books, including four novels, under her belt.

2.   He wrote several books, including three novels, several academic studies and books dealing with the history and development of the Great Lakes region.

3.   She plans four more books, including a novel about her father and his brothers who died at early ages.

4.   She gave him six ties and several books, including the novel Vox, by Nicholson Baker.

5.   She responded in kind with neckties and books, including a novel about telephone sex.

6.   Throughout his teaching career, Farris published poetry and fiction, including five novels.