Happy Friday!
Can you believe we’re halfway through the month of January? How is that possible? Wasn’t it just New Year’s Day? Honestly, it’s been a blur since Christmas and just this week I’ve been able to get back on track with my writing (I was able to write 3k words on Wednesday!). A couple family members had some health issues and that took me away from my routine but I did manage to get words written. In order to do that, I had to let go of some things and one of those things was social media. This week marks my return to Facebook and Instagram. I have to admit, it was a nice break.
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Between promoting my new release, A CORPSE AMONG THE CAROLERS, and preparing for Christmas my days are jam-packed which means there’s little time for baking (well, until the week of Christmas) but this gal loves a homemade sweet treat every now and again. What to do? Make a mug cake! It’s quick and yummy and the perfect way to finish dinner. In fact I can whip this dessert up, cook it and while it cools I can feed Connie her dinner before I settle down with to enjoy the treat.
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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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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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