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Christmas Candy Cane Traditions

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Since it's Christmas morning, I wanted to introduce you to our newest family Christmas tradition -- one that grew out of writing a book. In my latest book, Where Treetops Glisten, the heroine in my novella works at a candy shop that opened in Lafayette, Indiana, in 1912. The name's changed (today it's McCords), but they still make the same Christmas candy canes the same way they were made a … [Read more...]

A Snowflake Party

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Thirteen years ago my little story about one of our family's long-standing traditions was published in the December 2001 issue of the now (sadly!) defunct Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion Magazine, which was a huge favorite of mine. I think I was a subscriber from the very beginning to the end of the magazine's publication. I'm still a fan of Mary Engelbreit's illustrations and decorating books, … [Read more...]

Giveaway: Robin’s Fire Up the Romance 11/18 – 12/14

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Fire up the romance this holiday with my latest book, Love Without End, the first in the King's Meadow Romance series. For two single parents with bruised hearts, it’ll take more than a little courage to get back on the horse when it comes to love. Celebrate love rising from the ashes of tragedy by entering my Kindle Fire giveaway. One grand prize winner will receive: A Kindle … [Read more...]

Giveaway: Karen’s Website Launch Party 11/12/14 – 11/26/14

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Big News! My website has a new look, new content, and a fabulous contest to celebrate the launch. My goal for this redesign was to create a site that was completely reader-focused. It's all about you! I loaded the site with bonus material, contests, book information (of course), and fun ways that we can connect. And since contests are so much fun, I couldn't resist putting together a gift … [Read more...]

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