I think I have been doing more reading than writing lately. It didn’t help the writing cause to have my computer in the shop for almost three weeks. Now trying to get back in writing mode with only a week before my daughter and her family arrive for the holidays and “camp out” at my son’s house, about a forty-minute drive away. Presents, menu planning, and reserving time to see family will be priority for the next few weeks. Plus, getting to a few varsity hockey games for my in-state grandson.
Having said that, my Kindle will be my respite.
As usual, I have purchased more holiday books than I can
read before 2025 roars in. But I am one to read holiday books all year round –
especially in the colder, darker months of January and February. And I love
reading holiday books for other holidays through the year.
I also love writing holiday short romances. I was privileged to sell both an Easter and a Thanksgiving story to Woman’s World this year – one of my BIG writing goals for 2024. Fingers crossed... I hope to release a book with short romances (around an 8-minute read for each,) sometime in 2025!
Here’s to Happy Holidays to all! And don’t forget to start thinking about personal and professional goals for 2025.
Books I have read so far:
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| December 2, 2024 |
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November 25, 2024 |
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November 11, 2024 |
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November 14, 2024 |
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December 16, 2019 |
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November 18, 2024 |
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November 4, 2024 |
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November 1, 2024 |
Books I plan to read ASAP:
And… I am sure I may spot a
few more that I want to send to my e-reader before 2024 ends. As I said, a sucker for holiday
romances.
November 5, 2019
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November 8, 2022 |
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September 11, 2024 |
And to help with holiday prep - the 2nd edition cookie cookbook for the Dicken's series - ENJOY!
October 31, 2024
Do you love reading holiday books?
Do you set personal goals at the
beginning of each new year? And do you try to stick to them? Or run out of paying
attention to goals before the year is out?
In case you are interested in another
holiday book or three…
Holiday Hitchhiker
The Inn on Gooseneck Lane
also in print
Come Dance with Me
~ cottages to cabins ~ keep the home fires burning ~
Author of the Starlight Grille series, Serenity Harbor Maine novellas, and the Cowboys of Mineral Springs series, Lowe has also authored short romances for Woman’s World magazine (most recently, an Easter romance in the April 1, 2024 edition.) The Love Left Behind is a Hartford Estates, R.I. wedding novella with Book 2 on the way. A Christmas novel (The Inn at Gooseneck Lane) and novella (Holiday Hitchhiker – the youngest brother of the Mineral Spring’s ranching family) were the most recent releases. Look for book 3 of the cowboy’s series, as well as book 2 of the Hartford Estates series, to be released in 2025.
Debl,
ReplyDeleteI was so sorry to hear about your computer problems, glad they are solved.
What you are a voracious reader!
I love holiday books but don't read that many! I did read your book Come Dance with Me. Loved it!
I set goals personal, & writing each year. Usually too many as I don't complete them all , but use the goals as a guide when I have that extra time. Enjoy your family time, I can't wait for mine!
Happy Holidays!!!!
Deb, I always look forward to your November/December post because you share some great holiday books you've read or in this case, plan to read. Thanks for another great list!
ReplyDeleteAbout goals. I used to be a planner at least 1 year out towards 2 and 5 year goals. That hasn't worked well for me for the past several years other than my main focus which is my health and more specifically pain level. My 2025 goal is to stay working on improving my health which will mean lowering or decreasing my pain level. Writing? I'm sure I'll write my fair share of blog posts.
Diana, I hear you on goals. I always get over ambitious, especially the last several years. This year was pretty much a bust, but I hope to get back on track in 2025! And... yes - they are meant as a guide. And a reminder of either what NEEDS to be done, or those "wishful thinking" goals, which might or might get done.
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ReplyDeleteJudith - My energy level has been low this year, so I read way fewer holiday books than I normally do. But I still have a pile to read moving into our colder Maine winter months. Although today it is sunny and 55 on Dec 17 - a record high for this date, according to the meteorologist! And...my writing output has not come close to meeting my 2024 goals. But 2025 is a NEW year, so we shall see.
ReplyDeleteHi Deb! thanks for reading The Christmas Canvas! I hope you enjoyed it. I have the same amount of books and am so far behind but I'll read Christmas romance all year. I still haven't read all the Xmas books from 2023!
ReplyDeleteLori - I always look forward to this Christmas series. And I LOVED your book. I am way behind on writing reviews but hope to get to them in the New Year, when reigning, holiday chaos subsides a bit. Have a great holiday!
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DeleteMy goodness! You're a prolific reader. :) It's fun to see all the stories the holidays have inspired.
ReplyDeleteWould you like a copy of my Christmas book (written as Marnie Blue) to add to your TBR pile?
Merry Christmas!
Marnie - sounds like a fun story, I'll check it out on Amazon tomorrow (as I am fading fast and ready for sleep.) Love finding new books, especially around the holidays! Thanks for stopping by to let me know.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing these great holiday stories!!! They look fun and uplifting, which is what I need in the Dark of the Year.
ReplyDeleteDeb, with all of the holiday books you're read, you should get extra gifts from Santa! I hope you enjoyed "Dickens Holiday of Lights" and all the other books in the Dicken's Series. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Judy
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