{"id":5380,"date":"2026-01-05T18:59:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T23:59:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceceliadowdy.com\/blog\/?p=5380"},"modified":"2026-01-05T18:59:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T23:59:21","slug":"1-5-2026-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ceceliadowdy.com\/blog\/2026\/01\/1-5-2026-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"1-5-2026 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hello lovely readers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The New Year!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, we’re at the beginning of 2026! You wouldn’t realize that it’s January from looking at my house! My Christmas lights are still up – outside and inside! After much thought, I decided to let them stay up through Epiphany! Epiphany is on January 6th. So, I’ll be taking down my lights on January 7th!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How about you? Have you taken down your Christmas lights? If not, when are you planning to take them down?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read While You Rest – Audiobooks on Youtube!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ever wish you could read while driving, cooking, or resting your eyes?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve uploaded free full audiobooks of my stories on YouTube\u2014so you can enjoy them hands-free, stress-free, and anytime you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are currently uploaded – more to come!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bLOVING LUKE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bCARAMEL KISSES<\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bBUTTERSCOTCH BLISS<\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udfa7 Curl up, press play, and let the story unfold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 Listen by choosing the Audiobooks option from the Playlists here<\/a> Subscribe to my YouTube channel<\/a> so you don\u2019t miss the next one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blind Date With a Book<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start off the new year with my\u00a0Blind Date With A Book<\/a>\u00a0for $14.99 or my\u00a0Christmas Romance Book Bundle<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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New Series!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I will be starting a new series in 2026! Stay tuned!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Blacksmith’s Bride<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks so much for your encouragement and support for<\/strong> The Blacksmith’s Bride<\/a>! I’ve enjoyed the letters, emails and comments from readers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’ve read, and enjoyed, The Blacksmith’s Bride then please leave a review on Amazon<\/a> Goodreads<\/a> or social media!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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

For the new year, remember to continue keeping 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

Enjoy your day!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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":"

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