It’s
Christmas Eve, a magical time for me, and I hope for you.
I know most
of you are extremely busy with last-minute shopping or parties, or family
gatherings. Savor your time with family and friends. Hug them, tell them you
appreciate them. The same for the furry members of your family. Hug your cats
and dogs.
Take time for
yourself. Relax, put your feet up, preferably before a roaring fire. Have some
hot chocolate, a glass of wine, a hot toddy, whatever is your drink of choice.
While you’re relaxing, read a romance to put you in a happy mood.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ONE
AND ALL!
PS-This is my last blog for RB4U. As of January 1, 2020, I will no longer be a member author. Personal circumstances have caused me to make changes in my writing life. I will still be a member of RB4U. I want to thank Marianne for all she's done in putting this great group together. She's left it in good hands with Nicole.
This month we at Romance Books 4 Us, are
celebrating Christmas in July. It may be hot and sunny outside, but at Forever
Christmas tree farm, every day is a celebration of that one extraordinary day of
the year.
Forever Christmas Tree Farm is the
heart of Glenville. The place where locals and visitors gather and attend
events, not only at Christmastime but all year ‘round. An enchanting place, a
place of new beginnings, a refuge for those in need—a place of love.
Just this past week, I was honored by author
Kristine Raymond, as she chose to read the first few pages of Christmas
Reflections, book one in the Forever Christmas In Glenville Collection, on her
new YouTube channel - First Pages. Take a break from your ‘To Do’ list or your
hectic schedule, grab a seat and enjoy.
I based this collection on my home town and my early
Christmases. I believe my longing to write these stories are best described in the dedication in Forever Christmas
in Glenville Collection.
DEDICATION
To
my hometown of, Sherburne, New York. Where bringing home your Christmas tree
meant, treading through the snow and hiking the hills to find that special one.
Where
Christmas was celebrated with a life-size manger in the village square. Santa
arriving on a big red fire engine, handing out oranges and candy canes.
Where
brightly colored lights glistened though a thick layer of sparkly, pure-white
snow.
Where
carolers strolled from house to house, stopping along the way to partake in
their neighbor’s offerings of piping hot apple cider and cocoa.
And
children could spend the day sledding, building snowmen, making snow angels,
and having friendly snowball fights.
Christmas
is the time to give thanks. Take the time to reflect on your life and be
grateful for those you love…
Immerse
yourself in the spirit of the holidays.
Revel in today. Take time to lay on the beach, read
a book, and soak up the sun. Because all to soon autumn with be upon us and
will quickly slide into those long chilly winter nights. But that doesn’t mean
we still can’t enjoy – Christmas in July!
