One of Hope Early’s Christmas traditions is hanging a wreath on the old red barn. Every year since moving back to Jefferson, she has called on Ethan Cahill to help hang the wreath—a small gesture, but one that brings warmth and memories of Christmases past. It’s moments like these, filled with simple joys and the comfort of community, that make the holiday season truly magical. What are your favorite holiday traditions? Share in the comments.

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For A CORPSE AMONG THE CAROLERS I put a call out for volunteers to test the recipes in the book and The Recipe Review Crew was born.

I’d like to take this moment and give a BIG shout-out to my amazing Recipe Review Crew—Tammy Barker, Maria Reyes Doktor, Chelsea Hatfield, Shannon Malloy, Donna Page, Debra Derbyshire, Kathleen Kendler, and Marijo Yates!

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I’m thrilled to announce that A CORPSE AMONG THE CAROLERS, the seventh installment in the Food Blogger Mystery series, will be hitting shelves on November 12, 2024! Can you believe this is my 14th book? It’s surreal to think I’ve written that many stories, each one special in its own way. However, this upcoming release holds a particularly dear spot in my heart—primarily because it’s set during my favorite season: Christmas!

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