Today is Boxing Day, a holiday you may or may not be familiar with, depending on where you live. Boxing Day is celebrated on December 26th in Great Britain and in closely-connected countries like Australia, New Zealand, Canada, etc. In Great Britain, Boxing Day is also St. Stephen’s Day, a day to commemorate the first Christian martyr. The name “Boxing Day” comes from the tradition of … [Read more...]

Because it's Christmas today, I'll keep this short, but just wanted to let you know how very much we appreciate those who read and comment on our blog! Writing is sometimes a solitary pursuit and especially for those of us who are extroverts, we cherish the times we get to interact with our readers! So, from our house to yours, we pray that you have a beautiful and blessed Christmas with … [Read more...]

On December 8th, I participated in a FABULOUS Christmas event for readers and writers. It was planned and hosted by my local Dallas/Ft. Worth friend Jenny Snow (who has a YouTube channel and podcast called The Book Club Life). Her vision? An evening that would feel like a festive indulgence to all who attended. She 100% succeeded! The authors who took part . . . . In my opinion, the … [Read more...]