A few years ago I had my first Christmas novella published as part of the ‘Joy to the World’ collection, and discovered just how voracious readers can be for Christmas stories. Last year I wrote a contemporary Christmas novella (Originally Yours) as a special free gift for newsletter subscribers, and a full length Christmas contemporary […]
A Matter of Heart
I once heard someone say Mother’s Day should come with a trigger warning. This same person had a hard time going to church on Mother’s Day Sunday, explaining that for her the day was fraught with conflicting, complicated emotions she’d rather not have shoved in her face. If you can relate, this post is for […]
A Month of Christmas Books! + Giveaway
I have a thing for calendars. There, I’ve admitted it. I love them. I remember buying my grandmother one for Christmas every year, taking care to choose one with pictures sure to put a smile on her face (usually filled with lots of cats). As an adult, I buy a wide-box calendar for my fridge […]
As One Year Closes… by Melanie D. Snitker
It’s hard to believe that Christmas is now behind us, and that 2019 begins in less than a week. Personally, this year is ending on a lovely note. I got to participate in two wonderful family Christmas celebrations, was reminded multiple times of what this season is really about, and now I’m looking forward to […]