Fall Feelings! (+ a $25 Starbucks card giveaway)

ByBecky Wade
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I’m delighted to introduce you to Kelly D. Scott! I’ve been meeting with a small group of writers here in Dallas for years and Kelly has been a member of that circle since the beginning. Fall is my favorite season and so I think it’s wonderful that she’s joined forces with several other authors to release a FREE ebook collection of romantic fall stories. Be sure to grab a copy of the collection and leave a comment on this post so you’ll be entered to win the Starbucks card. Happy fall, y’all! -Becky

I was recently invited to be part of an autumn themed short story collection along with fellow writers Hayley Elliott, Jessica Kate, Kimberly Duffy, Ashley Clark and Kristi Ann Hunter.

Each of us contributed a story and when we took a moment to read each other’s work, I realized that fall means something different to each of us.

Here’s what each of us had to say about fall where we live:

“Fall looks like not walking outside into a sweltering mess. It’s being able to open a window and not have to get in your walk before ten a.m.” – Kristi Ann Hunter in Georgia

“Fall is usually still pretty hot, but we like to pretend the weather is cooler through autumn decorations and fall festivals.” – Ashley Clark in Florida

“Fall is my favorite season! Usually by October it’s cool enough to need a jacket. We go apple picking and to the pumpkin patch. I make a ton of spice cakes and soups and ginger cookies. We try to go to Hocking Hills at least once while the leaves are at their prettiest.” – Kim Duffy in Ohio

“Aussies don’t tend to celebrate changing seasons the way Americans seem to so that’s something I really enjoy when I visit! We have a few trees change leaves and that’s about it, but there’s one street in town where the colors are quite bright so I like to make the drive down there at least once every April which is when the leaves are changing.” – Jessica Kate in Queensland, Australia

“Fall can be anywhere from freezing temps with ice on the trees or seventy degrees and sunny. And it all can happen within the span of two days. Our weather is so temperamental, but on the average it tends to be in the fifties to seventies with colorful leaves for about two weeks before they fall. We have several pumpkin patches in town hosted by farms or various churches and festivals with family games and activities. Most people decorate inside and out with fall or Halloween themes. We love taking family walks through the neighborhood counting all of the pumpkins. As a family we drink lots of apple cider and make snickerdoodle cookies or pumpkin bread/muffins/pancakes.” Hayley Elliott in Oklahoma

“I feel like we only get two weeks of true fall weather in Texas since the summer temps don’t break until late October. As a family, we love going to pumpkin patches and sitting outside when it’s cooler. Nothing says fall like a watching a Sunday afternoon game of football, chili simmering on the stove, and a cozy blanket to snuggle up in on the couch.” Kelly D. Scott in Texas

In honor of fall and the release of our short story collection, I invite you to enjoy Autumn Kisses. CLICK HERE to access your copy!

To celebrate the release of Autumn Kisses, I’m giving away a $25 Starbucks gift card so you can grab your favorite fall drink. To enter, simply leave a comment below. The winner will be randomly selected on Tuesday, October 1st. Best of luck!

What does fall look like where you live? What are some of your favorite activities to enjoy during the fall season?

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Becky makes her home in Dallas, Texas with her husband and three children. She absolutely loves writing funny, heartwarming, and inspirational contemporary Christian romance.

73 Comments

  1. Here in Missouri, we are blessed to enjoy all 4 seasons. Autumn here is when the leaves change color before falling off the trees, the fall foliage and flowers bloom in all their glorious colors, the temps cool down in preparation for winter, and people bring out their fall decor. God has definitely given His creation beauty to enjoy while here.

  2. Living in outside of Houston, TX, we don’t see much in the way of fall color but I love how the angle of the sun feels in the autumn; I don’t know what it is but I just feel a lift in my spirits just knowing that cooler weather is coming after a Texas summer!

  3. Welcome, Kelly! Great quotes on fall, which is my favorite season! Cool is in definitely in the air here in Nashville and it’s absolutely fabulous. I already have fall simmering spices on the stove. Love the cover of your new collection too. Thanks for guest blogging with us today.

  4. I’m so excited to read this collection! Here in North Texas, we crave cooler temps and the smell of wood burning in fireplaces! Our leaves change colors by November, and it’s a beautiful sight. But to me, the most cherished fall event is high school football with its sights and sounds—-blaring bands, colorful homecoming mums, and the roar of fans huddled in the stands under the Friday night lights!

  5. Fall here in the deep south is still warm with nights cooling off a little. The leaves are just beginning to start changing colors. It will be the end of October into November before they even start to fall. There are usually mums and pumpkins galore on porches and entryways. I love it! I do love an occasional pumpkin spice latte, but good ole coffee with cream is my go to! Happy Fall and thanks for doing a giveaway!!

  6. Fall is fabulous in southern Kentucky. The cornfields have been cut down and left in their golden yellow glory. The trees are a myriad of red, orange, and yellow. And the pumpkins are displayed on friendly front porches!

  7. Fall? Fall hasn’t really arrived in Oklahoma Yet. It’s slightly less hot, but not by much. My favorite Fall activity is watching football.

  8. The temperatures have started cooling down with much needed rain. I love making soups and pumpkin and apple desserts. Here in Ohio.

    1. I just bought apples to make an apple crisp and I’m eyeing a pumpkin muffin recipe. I love fall baking.

  9. This looks like a fun collection. What a fabulous group of authors! Fall is definitely my favorite season. I love the crisp air, sweater weather, and pumpkin-spice everything! But the absolute best is God’s stunning display of color. He truly is a masterful designer!

  11. I downloaded the book and look forward to reading it soon!
    A Starbucks location opened within walking distance of our house earlier this year, dangerous for my budget!

    1. Starbucks seems to give out frequent coupons in their app – fyi! Maybe it won’t be too dangerous that way!

  13. Fall is my favorite!! I live in WA state, the dry side, and we have all four seasons. My pumpkins are ready to pick, the corn has already been eaten by red-winged blackbirds, the temps are dropping, and soon the leaves will do the same. Ahhhh. LOVE it!

  14. Right now it’s raining and cold. My favorite fall activities are drinking pumpkin cold brews curled up by the fireplace reading or watching a movie.

  15. We are in the hot today and cool tomorrow stage in Colorado.
    I love taking walks during the day whenever I can rather than waiting for an evening cool down and sitting on the patio any time during daylight.

  16. Fall is gorgeous here. The leaves change and make glorious colorful quilts on the bluffs. The temperatures drop into nice cool and crisp days with brilliant sunshine. I love to take walks through the leaves to see the pretty trees, usually cozy in a hoodie and jeans. Picking apples and pumpkins are fun, too. Baking and cooking all feel more fun when the weather is not so hot.

  17. Fall in Michigan is full of color, fresh air, and crisp dewy mornings! I love celebrating fall by wearing flannels, sipping tea or coffee, baking, admiring God’s beautiful creation, reading a good book, cozying up by a fireplace, carving pumpkins, and apple picking, down town & shop strolling, and spending time with family!

  19. I live in the Pacific Northwest, where Fall looks like it is depicted in all the movies. Changing of leaves, cooling temperatures, crisp mornings, and bright cloudless skies. We average from about 50-70 degrees most days with some “fun” wind storms that pop up. We had a storm two days ago with 60-mile-an-hour gusts, dust so thick the emergency broadcast blared on all our devices telling people to get off the roads, and driving rain followed to settle all the dust. Very exciting! I love curling up on a comfy chair and reading with a cup of hot cider in the fall.

    Autumn Kisses is amazing! I just finished reading it, and it is definitely one of my favorite short story collections. Well done!

  20. Reading this book now. 😊 Fall is beautiful here in Northern MI. I do enjoy car rides that help me view the colors. 🍁🍁🍁

  22. I live in Texas and right now Fall looks like high 80s a down of 57-59 at night. Some fall activities is Friday nights football games and decorating for fall. When I lived in Connecticut, I loved going apple picking.

  25. The trees are just barely starting to change colors here. I really enjoy the cooler weather, and looking forward to hay rides and visiting the pumpkin patch.

  26. I love walking through the leaves and hearing that crunch! The colors of fall are just peaceful. The smell of bonfires brings back so many wonderful memories.

  27. Getting back to all the places that were busy in summer with the kids because we homeschool. Also all the fun fall farms and fall activities.
    Back to school work followed by afternoons outside!

  28. I live in Arkansas and sometimes fall doesn’t last quite as long as I would like but we still can have some beautiful trees especially in certain places, and we have a lot of good parks and walking trails that are especially nice in the fall.
    I love the colors, as well as the cooler temps that make me want to curl up with a good book, amazingly soft blanket, and cup of tea!
    Thank you for the giveaway opportunity and the heads up about the free book. Sounds lovely!

  30. Fall in Michigan is wonderful. Falling leaves, sweaters, cider, donuts , bonfires on cool night. But my favorite is sitting on the sofa under a blanket reading a book. 🍁🍂🍁

  31. Fall is a beautiful season in South Central Kentucky. The grass is just now beginning to change a bit in color and the trees will soon be vibrant yellow, orange, and red. I live in the country and enjoy seeing the changing colors in the trees and in the crops of hay, corn, and soybeans. There are Fall Festivals at the schools and it seems that every town has a fall event in the town square.

  33. A lot of fall is still hot where I live (Texas), but it does mean cooler mornings and evenings. I love to decorate for fall!

  35. Where I live the leaves change color during the fall which I always look forward to! My favorite fall activity is going to the apple orchard and picking apples and enjoying some cider and donuts 🙂

  36. Our weather here in Mississippi was pretty much still summer until the rain and wind off of Hurricane Helene came today. It’s a lot cooler now than before. We have a few leaves falling and a few turning yellow. I love late fall and the cooler weather except for having all the leaves in the yard. My husband passed away 3 years ago so now my son in laws have to get the leaves up. If you know how that goes you have to wait till they have time because they have yards and family to take care of. I’m really thankful I have our daughters and sons in laws.

  37. I live in mid Missouri. It was in the 70s for the past week but will be in the 80s next week. It has been raining and the trees are beginning to change color and drop their leaves.
    I don’t do much traveling or events. I like to read and sew.

  38. In south central PA fall looks like leaves changing colors all around you and a ton of fall festivals.Fall also brings HS volleyball season. Nothing better than cheering your kids on doing what they love! Fall for us also typically includes a camping trip or 2 in the cooler weather. We love fall!

  41. I would like to thank the author’s for the free ebook! I love short stories…
    Here in Florida, it is usually still hot and hurricane season, and we have two colors for all tje seasons, green and brown! I like pumpkin patches and fall decorations and any pumpkin flavored, especially coffee!

  42. Fall is my favorite season. The leaves change, the teacher in me buys new pencils, pens, and notebooks, and sometimes we even get a cool morning or two. I like to dress in sweaters and jeans and pretend the temperature is in the sixties. Just turn up the AC and go with it!

  44. I am so excited to read this collection! Here in North Texas we look forward to cooler weather after the heat in the summer.

  45. Back home in Pennsylvania it’s colorful leaves, Amish-pressed apple cider, campfires and smores and hayrides. I miss it!

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