I hope all of you are enjoying your holiday! We went to a jazz concert in DC. It was so much fun! We had dinner – blackened catfish with red beans and rice. Husband had cheesecake for dessert. I had bread pudding. The musician’s name is David Benoit. He played Vince Guaraldi’s Charlie Brown Christmas tunes. Here’s pics of the Charlie Brown Tree, my husband and me!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Did you attend any exciting shows or performances? If so, please share!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Snow!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking of Charlie Brown, I have my own little Charlie Brown Christmas tree. I haven’t put up a big tree in years. I’ve placed more lights in the front of my house. I mentioned in last week’s newsletter that we had some snow. Well, me had some more light snow. Here’s pics of my little tree and my outside lights in the snow!<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u200bVideo of lights on the front steps and on our bush<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u200bVideo of my little Charlie-Brown-style tree!<\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n Have you put up any decorations? Please share! Send me pics!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Christmas Gifts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Don’t forget to bookmark the Advent Calendar webpage<\/a>! A free historical romance each day through the 24th! On Christmas Day all 24 books are free!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking of FREE books – listen to\u00a0Butterscotch Bliss<\/a>\u00a0for FREE on Youtube! Subscribe to my page when you listen. Having more Youtube subscribers helps me to provide more Youtube audiobooks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n For last minute gifts remember my\u00a0Blind Date With A Book<\/a>! For one low pirce you receive one gift-wrapped full-length novel OR two of my novellas – my choice! Books are gift-wrapped! FREE SHIPPING! Makes a great stocking stuffer or as a gift for a friend!<\/p>\n\n\n\n My Christmas Romance Book Bundle<\/a> is also a popular gift choice! I recently sold out of the Christmas Bundle and have just restocked! These are sweet enjoyable wholesome stories that can be enjoyed all year! Order now to ensure delivery by Christmas!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Blacksmith’s Bride<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I’m so excited about the reviews for The Blacksmith’s Bride<\/a>! I’ve also enjoyed the letters, emails and comments from readers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thanks so much for your encouragement and support!\u00a0<\/strong>If you’ve read, and enjoyed, The Blacksmith’s Bride then please leave a review on\u00a0Amazon<\/a>\u00a0Goodreads<\/a>\u00a0or social media!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Writing Services<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As a reminder, I offer writing-related services. I work with writers who may need help with their fiction. Interested in working with me? Details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Events<\/strong><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n I currently have events in the works. Once my plans are finalized, I will update you with details!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our Country!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember to keep our country in prayer as all\/some of these changes take place! At times, our country does not run smoothly! Also, remember to pray for all that are suffering in our nation! Be sure to check on your friends and loved ones to be sure they are okay!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Butterscotch Bliss!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re reading this newsletter on my blog then you\u2019re probably not signed up for my mailing list<\/a>! When you sign up, you\u2019ll receive BUTTERSCOTCH BLISS, a free e-book! After you sign up for my email list<\/a>, a download link will be provided to you for your FREE eBook!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Raquel\u2019s father died when she was a baby \u2013 that\u2019s what she thought\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n She receives a mysterious phone call \u2013 stating her father is alive and in hospice. He must see her before he dies. Why has her mother lied to her for all these years about her father\u2019s \u201cdeath\u201d?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n She must rely on Patrick, her ex, to help her to make the trip to see her father during a massive snowstorm. Patrick has his own set of problems \u2013 he never told Raquel the real reason why he abandoned her three years ago.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019ve read, and enjoyed BUTTERSCOTCH BLISS<\/a>, consider leaving a short, sweet review on AMAZON <\/a>and social media! As mentioned, currently, the eBook version is available for FREE when you join my mailing list<\/a>. The paperback version<\/a> is available on Amazon and other sales channels!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Hello lovely readers! Christmas Music! I hope all of you are enjoying your holiday! We went to a jazz concert in DC. It was so much fun! We had dinner – blackened catfish with red beans and rice. Husband had cheesecake for dessert. I had bread pudding. The musician’s name is David Benoit. 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