Anne here, wishing you all the very best of the Christmastide season. In case you're wondering, Christmastide is another word for the 12 days of Christmas, and contrary to popular belief, those 12 days start on Christmas Eve and finish on Epiphany, 6th January.
The WordWenches traditionally post a short post on each day of Christmastide, returning to our usual thrice-weekly posting after 6th January. I'm starting a blog tour for my book, BRIDE BY MISTAKE, which goes on sale on 3rd January, so I'm shamelessly recyling the poem I wrote for us last Christmastide.
A Word Wench's 12 Days of Christmas…
On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me an Eric Partridge Slang Dictionary. 
On the second day of Christmas my true love sent sent to me, two Japanese mangas and an Eric Partridge Slang Dictionary.
On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me, three French translations, two Japanese mangas and an Eric Partridge Slang Dictionary.
On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me four calling agents, three French translations, two Japanese mangas and an Eric Partridge Slang Dictionary.
On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me five golden RITAs, (these are Jo Beverley's), four calling agents, three French translations, two Japanese mangas and an Eric Partridge Slang Dictionary.
On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me six critics gushing, five golden RITAs, (these are Jo Beverley's), four calling agents, three French translations, two Japanese mangas and an Eric Partridge Slang Dictionary.
On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me a seven figure advance, six critics gushing, five golden RITAs, (these are Jo Beverley's), four calling agents, three French translations, two Japanese mangas and an Eric Partridge Slang Dictionary.
On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me eight wenches writing, a seven figure advance, six critics gushing, five golden RITAs, (these are Jo Beverley's), four calling agents, three French translations, two Japanese mangas and an Eric Partridge Slang Dictionary. 
On the ninth day of Christmas my true love sent to me nine ladies dancing, eight wenches writing, a seven figure advance, six critics gushing, five golden RITAs, (these are Jo Beverley's), four calling agents, three French translations, two Japanese mangas and an Eric Partridge Slang Dictionary.
On the tenth day of Christmas my true love sent to me ten lairds for loving, nine ladies dancing, eight wenches writing, a seven figure advance, six critics gushing, five golden RITAs, (these are Jo Beverley's), four calling agents, three French translations, two Japanese mangas and an Eric Partridge Slang Dictionary.
On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me eleven warm fan letters, ten lairds for loving, nine ladies dancing, eight wenches writing, a seven figure advance, six critics gushing, five golden RITAs, (these are Jo Beverley's), four calling agents, three French translations, two Japanese mangas and an Eric Partridge Slang Dictionary.
On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love sent to me twelve movie options, eleven warm fan letters, ten lords a'loving, nine ladies dancing, eight wenches writing, a seven figure advance, six critics gushing, five golden RITAs, (these are Jo Beverley's), four calling agents, three French translations, two Japanese mangas and an Eric Partridge Slang Dictionary.
Have a wonderful Christmastide, everyone. Thank you for a year of fine discussion, book recommendations, shared reading pleasure, fascinating facts and fun.
Delicious, Anne! I’m particularly taken by the seven figure advance and the picture of Sir Sean. If forced to choose, shall bid a sad adieu to Sir Sean. *g*
Happy Christmastide!
Delicious, Anne! I’m particularly taken by the seven figure advance and the picture of Sir Sean. If forced to choose, shall bid a sad adieu to Sir Sean. *g*
Happy Christmastide!
Delicious, Anne! I’m particularly taken by the seven figure advance and the picture of Sir Sean. If forced to choose, shall bid a sad adieu to Sir Sean. *g*
Happy Christmastide!
Delicious, Anne! I’m particularly taken by the seven figure advance and the picture of Sir Sean. If forced to choose, shall bid a sad adieu to Sir Sean. *g*
Happy Christmastide!
Delicious, Anne! I’m particularly taken by the seven figure advance and the picture of Sir Sean. If forced to choose, shall bid a sad adieu to Sir Sean. *g*
Happy Christmastide!
What fun, Anne! I’m dreaming of the year ahead being just like the song!
What fun, Anne! I’m dreaming of the year ahead being just like the song!
What fun, Anne! I’m dreaming of the year ahead being just like the song!
What fun, Anne! I’m dreaming of the year ahead being just like the song!
What fun, Anne! I’m dreaming of the year ahead being just like the song!
Poem? Sorry, got sidetracked by Sir Sean…
I wish all of you everything in your poem for the coming year. Merry Twelve Days!
Poem? Sorry, got sidetracked by Sir Sean…
I wish all of you everything in your poem for the coming year. Merry Twelve Days!
Poem? Sorry, got sidetracked by Sir Sean…
I wish all of you everything in your poem for the coming year. Merry Twelve Days!
Poem? Sorry, got sidetracked by Sir Sean…
I wish all of you everything in your poem for the coming year. Merry Twelve Days!
Poem? Sorry, got sidetracked by Sir Sean…
I wish all of you everything in your poem for the coming year. Merry Twelve Days!
Hi Anne…great verses!! And the picture of Sir Sean – WOW!! I always thought he was hot and then I saw him the day that the Scottish Parliament opened (I think this pic was taken that day) – and really…I defy anyone to find an outfit that makes a man look better than a full highland kit – Ican only say one thing…YUM!! thanks for the eye candy
Hi Anne…great verses!! And the picture of Sir Sean – WOW!! I always thought he was hot and then I saw him the day that the Scottish Parliament opened (I think this pic was taken that day) – and really…I defy anyone to find an outfit that makes a man look better than a full highland kit – Ican only say one thing…YUM!! thanks for the eye candy
Hi Anne…great verses!! And the picture of Sir Sean – WOW!! I always thought he was hot and then I saw him the day that the Scottish Parliament opened (I think this pic was taken that day) – and really…I defy anyone to find an outfit that makes a man look better than a full highland kit – Ican only say one thing…YUM!! thanks for the eye candy
Hi Anne…great verses!! And the picture of Sir Sean – WOW!! I always thought he was hot and then I saw him the day that the Scottish Parliament opened (I think this pic was taken that day) – and really…I defy anyone to find an outfit that makes a man look better than a full highland kit – Ican only say one thing…YUM!! thanks for the eye candy
Hi Anne…great verses!! And the picture of Sir Sean – WOW!! I always thought he was hot and then I saw him the day that the Scottish Parliament opened (I think this pic was taken that day) – and really…I defy anyone to find an outfit that makes a man look better than a full highland kit – Ican only say one thing…YUM!! thanks for the eye candy
so fun Anne,
Have a great moment in year 2011 and hope next year will be more better 😉
so fun Anne,
Have a great moment in year 2011 and hope next year will be more better 😉
so fun Anne,
Have a great moment in year 2011 and hope next year will be more better 😉
so fun Anne,
Have a great moment in year 2011 and hope next year will be more better 😉
so fun Anne,
Have a great moment in year 2011 and hope next year will be more better 😉
Thanks, Mary Jo and Nicola. I feel so blessed to be a wench. I hope we ALL have the song come true — especially those 12 movie options, which was Mary Jo’s suggestion last year.
Thanks, Mary Jo and Nicola. I feel so blessed to be a wench. I hope we ALL have the song come true — especially those 12 movie options, which was Mary Jo’s suggestion last year.
Thanks, Mary Jo and Nicola. I feel so blessed to be a wench. I hope we ALL have the song come true — especially those 12 movie options, which was Mary Jo’s suggestion last year.
Thanks, Mary Jo and Nicola. I feel so blessed to be a wench. I hope we ALL have the song come true — especially those 12 movie options, which was Mary Jo’s suggestion last year.
Thanks, Mary Jo and Nicola. I feel so blessed to be a wench. I hope we ALL have the song come true — especially those 12 movie options, which was Mary Jo’s suggestion last year.
Theo, you’re forgiven. He was meant to be a distraction! LOL
And Wendy, Sean Connery is, I have to admit, one of the men who looks utterly fabulous in a kilt. Many men, alas, do not. You have to be lean and rangy to make it work.
Hi Eli — Have a wonderful 2012. In fact to all our readers, Happy new year!
Theo, you’re forgiven. He was meant to be a distraction! LOL
And Wendy, Sean Connery is, I have to admit, one of the men who looks utterly fabulous in a kilt. Many men, alas, do not. You have to be lean and rangy to make it work.
Hi Eli — Have a wonderful 2012. In fact to all our readers, Happy new year!
Theo, you’re forgiven. He was meant to be a distraction! LOL
And Wendy, Sean Connery is, I have to admit, one of the men who looks utterly fabulous in a kilt. Many men, alas, do not. You have to be lean and rangy to make it work.
Hi Eli — Have a wonderful 2012. In fact to all our readers, Happy new year!
Theo, you’re forgiven. He was meant to be a distraction! LOL
And Wendy, Sean Connery is, I have to admit, one of the men who looks utterly fabulous in a kilt. Many men, alas, do not. You have to be lean and rangy to make it work.
Hi Eli — Have a wonderful 2012. In fact to all our readers, Happy new year!
Theo, you’re forgiven. He was meant to be a distraction! LOL
And Wendy, Sean Connery is, I have to admit, one of the men who looks utterly fabulous in a kilt. Many men, alas, do not. You have to be lean and rangy to make it work.
Hi Eli — Have a wonderful 2012. In fact to all our readers, Happy new year!