Christmas is over and now we’re into 2020! I hope all of you enjoyed your holiday. My holiday was wonderful! I didn’t have to work since my job shut down for the week. They’ve done this two years in a row! I hope they do the same in 2020! It’s nice having those days off at the end of the year!
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| Luke 2:11-14 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Doesn’t that scripture make you feel happy, warm, and grateful? I love reading about the birth of Christ. Reading that passage in Luke is so comforting. I stop and think about how life was like back then – back when Jesus was first born. I imagine the sound of the heavenly host, praising Him. Can you imagine how that sounded? I’m sure that joyful noise from the heavenly host rose into the air with a tantalizing, wonderful boom – a boom full of joy and praise! Don’t forget to share this scripture with all, especially your young children! I hope all of you have a fantastic Christmas and a wonderful New Year! Sugar and Spice , a sweet, emotional Christmas romance that you will never forget, is still on sale for 99 cents ! Tell a friend! |
SINCERELY,CECELIA DOWDY |
Can an alcoholic and a grieving dairy farmer find true love?
After her dad’s unexpected death, Emily struggles to run her family’s dairy farm. When handsome Frank Reese, a CPA, unexpectedly shows up for an audit, her life drastically changes. Emily is stunned when Frank uncovers a secret about her deceased father – a secret that may forever change her life.
Frank is mesmerized by his beautiful, outspoken client. As she tries to sweeten his mood with her mouthwatering milk chocolate candy, he struggles with a problem. His addiction and lack of faith are enough to make Emily leery. Can he overcome his obstacles and heal from his emotional wounds?
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I blogged about Love Inspired having African-American characters on their book covers back in 2012. Well, imagine my surprise when I saw this recently:
The heroine is AA. The hero is Hispanic.
What an awesome cover! So pretty! I highly encourage you to purchase The Texan’s Secret Daughter. If you read it and you like it, then please let the publisher, Harlequin Love Inspired, and the author, Jolene Navarro, know that you enjoyed it!
Can this rancher make up for his past?
Turning his life around was the hardest thing Elijah De La Rosa ever had to do—until his ex-wife, Jazmine Daniels, returns with their young daughter he didn’t know existed. Now this successful rancher will do anything to be a good father. But can he forgive himself for the past…and turn their second chance into a family for always?
Are you planting a garden this year? If so, what are you planting?
Folks within the romance novel community have been talking about the RWA (Romance Writers of America) Rita Awards. A Black person has never won this prestigious romance award. A friend of mine shared this article with me. It’s a very informative article that gives a rundown of the history of African-Americans within the romance genre. I do recall some of the events in this article. Some of these events occurred before I joined the writing community.
One reason why I use silhouettes on the covers of all of my indie-pubbed romance titles is because I want ALL RACES to read my romance stories. I believe that most romance readers can relate to the stories that I’ve created.
I’ve blogged about similar topics here (see links at the end of this post):
Yes, I realize it’s a LONG LIST, but, I’ve been blogging (sporadically) for over thirteen years! The subject of race often comes up in the fiction publishing world, and it’s a subject which needs to be discussed!
http://ceceliadowdy.com/blog/2013/08/african-american-novels-by-white-authors.html
http://ceceliadowdy.com/blog/2013/02/posts.html
http://ceceliadowdy.com/blog/2010/01/bloomsbury-publishing.html
http://ceceliadowdy.com/blog/2009/12/should-publishers-get-rid-of-african.html
This was a post to which I referred in one of my blog posts – its’ hilarious!
http://crimesistahs.blogspot.com/2008/12/welcome-to-black-book-section-enjoy.html
http://ceceliadowdy.com/blog/2008/11/should-black-books-be-segregated.html
http://ceceliadowdy.com/blog/2007/02/shelving-black-books.html
http://ceceliadowdy.com/blog/2007/02/black-authors.html
http://ceceliadowdy.com/blog/2012/03/love-inspired-novels-with-african.html
Happy Valentine’s Day! Southern Comfort, my recent novel, is on sale for Valentine’s Day for 99cents! Grab your copy today!
Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses Podcast
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Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses
Have you ever dated a wealthy man?
I read this book because I kept seeing this author’s name whenever I searched for Christmas romance books. It was a fun, sweet read!
When Abbey is hired to decorate Nick’s home, it’s like a dream come true! Abbey has always wanted to be an interior designer and she’s currently a nurse to Nick’s elderly aunt. Abbey is a single mom, and she wants to provide the best that she can for her six-year-old son, Max. Her grandfather’s health is failing and she wants to provide the best care as possible for him, too.
Nick and Abbey clash at first. Nick is used to throwing money around to make people happy. He’s mesmerized when he finds that Abbey views happiness a different way – he’s curious about his new designer and he’s unsure what to do with these newfound feelings. Abbey is drawn to Nick as well, but, feels that they are mismatched since they are so different. She doesn’t want her son Max to get too close to Nick – Max is fatherless and he is drawn to having a nice, wealthy male figure in his life. She wants to protect Max from getting hurt. What’ll happen if Nick and Abbey are unable to resolve their differences?
I really liked this clean, sweet read. It was festive and had so many Christmas elements entwined within the story. I especially enjoyed seeing Max’s reaction to seeing Santa Claus. Abbey wants her son to have a nice, memorable Christmas, and she’s doing all within her power to be sure her son is happy. She does the best that she can, but, she realizes that her son is missing out on some things since he doesn’t have a father.
I think the author did a really great job in showing how hard it can be to be a struggling single mom. Abbey obviously places her son’s happiness above her own, and she hopes she can raise him best that she can. I also understood why Nick didn’t always view things the way Abbey did. He’s used to having his money to make things better, and it’s hard for him to imagine what life is like when you can’t always buy the things that you need.
Overall a great sweet story!
So, have you ever dated a rich man? If so, how long did you date? Did you marry?
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