The stockings were hung by the chimney with care...
Not at this house! A Creche, sofa table town and a door hanging are my contributions to decorating this year. One neighborhood Christmas party and Christmas dinner out and I'm good for the year. As I get older it's more about comfort than speed. And I am slowing down. But it's a good slow. More at peace with myself and no worries about what's going on around me. It will all take care of itself. Not that I'm not aware of what's happening, but there's only so much I can control so I make those issues my priority. (Besides, we don't have a chimney)
The year 2019 brings about my 50-year class reunion. I feel good about that as there are classmates no longer here on earth that will get to enjoy it. Another thing I can't control so I let it be. I am looking forward to seeing all who will be there.
My writing journey is a year longer. Looking forward to making great strides in 2019. I WILL finish my manuscript! It will be a POS I'm sure but, nonetheless, my POS. Hoping my CPs and maybe an agent or editor will be able to do something with it. Looking forward to publication, and with God's grace, it will happen. More reading, classes and maybe a contest or two are definitely in my future. This I can get excited about!
Book reviews:
Then There Was You...WOW!! I'm such a picky reader that I have very few books on my keeper shelf. This book will be joining them. Colton and Sara's journey touched my heart as much if not more than the other characters on that ledge who share that privilege. And Nonna. You've portrayed her beautifully, too, Miranda. Alzheimer's has been written into so many of the romance books I've read lately, but there is nothing fictional about it. Support the cause if you can. Then There Was You is heartwarming, romantic and humorous. I love small-town settings where everyone knows your business before you do. My favorite sentence: A diamond the size of a small snow globe. I loved all her similes and metaphors but this one struck me silly. Now, go read the book!
This may be a repeat:
I thought the first two books in the Big Heart Ranch series, Claiming Her Cowboy and Falling for the Cowgirl were my favorites, but I'm a sucker for a Christmas love story and this one takes the cake...er...chocolate muffins. Christmas With The Cowboy has it all...cowboys, cowgirls, babies, snow, trees, and love, but most of all, the wonder and miracles of the Christmas season. This sweet romance is full of family, forgiveness, and faith. Tina writes with humor, heart, and inspiration. Zach and Emma's love story touched my heart and I'm positive it will make you too believe in second chances at love. I was given an advanced reading copy for an honest review.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Happy New Year!
Hope you get to write today,
M. Lee
