The Christmas Bride
Mary Jo here to interview our own Anne Gracie about her brand new, just released novella, The Christmas Bride! Part of Anne's much loved Chance Sisters Series, it's a delightful holiday story that is pure Anne Gracie. So… 
MJP: What inspired you to write The Christmas Bride?
AG: When I first envisaged the Chance Sister series, I thought I’d like to play with the notion of four “sister” brides for four “brother/friend” grooms, but the early stages of a series or a book are always pretty fluid for me, and by the time I got to Jane’s story (The Spring Bride), I knew her much better, and I realized that she needed a different kind of hero, and that Ash wouldn’t suit. So he got left behind. Which kind of suited him at the time. But I got lots of emails from readers asking about Blake Ashton, who was one of the original four partners (in The Autumn Bride), and I agreed — he needed a story.
MJP: Tell us about the hero, Blake Ashton.
AG: Blake Ashton, or Ash as his friends call him, is brilliant with figures, which is why he's been able to become a partner in the Far East trading company Flynn & Co.. However Ash has a secret shame, and that's what keeps him from returning to England—it's been ten years. When he's more or less forced by his partners to come to England for a business meeting he intends to show his face and then return immediately to the Far East. But the best laid plans . . .
MJP: And the heroine, Charley!
AG: Charley is in hiding from her unscrupulous guardian, who is trying to force her to marry his unappealing son. She's a few months short of her 21st birthday, when she'll be free of him. But supporting herself and her little brother is harder than she'd thought, and with winter coming on, they're running low on supplies. So Charley decides on a desperate act—which is where Ash comes in.
MJP: Where does The Christmas Bride fall in the series chronology, and why did you pick that time? 
AG: It's midway between The Winter Bride and The Spring Bride — mainly because of the seasons — this is a Christmas story, after all and the Chance Sisters stories take place in different seasons over the course of one year. But it’s also because in The Autumn Bride this happens:—
Three of the four partners of Flynn & Co are having their regular business meeting somewhere in South-east Asia. . .
Flynn turned to Blake. “And what about you, Ash? Want to make a threesome of it? Come to England with us, find out why Max’s aunt has turned all polite on him—apparently ’tis a terrible affliction, politeness in aunts—and help find me a fine lady bride?”
“Thank you, but I won’t ever return to England,” Ash said, turning abruptly away. “There’s nothing for me there.”
Max frowned. “But your mother and sist—”
Blake cut him off with a freezing look. “There’s nothing for me in England.”
Flynn said, as if changing the subject, “Right, then, all we need to do now is decide where we’re meeting next and when. So since you and I will be in England, Max, not to mention our fourth partner, the Honorable Hyphen-Hyphen, let’s make it London in October.”
“Dammit, I just said—”
Max cut Blake off. “The motion on the table is that we meet in London next October. All in favor?”
“Aye,” Flynn said.
“Aye,” Max said. He glanced at Blake, who hadn’t voted. “Carried by a majority of two. London in October it is.”
AG: But Ash doesn’t make it in time. Various things have delayed him and in this novella, he’s about to show up—late and grumpy.
MJP: This was your first independently published story, and that must have been quite an education! Tell us about your indie experiences.
AG: Yes, Mary Jo, it was quite a learning curve. I knew a bit about the indie publishing process, but knowing and doing is quite different. It took me a while to find a cover image I liked — I wanted a Regency-era girl whose dress wasn't falling off her <g> and I wanted a cover that would fit with the other books in the series. I bought the cover image and then paid a cover designer to design the cover. You can see what she did. I'm thrilled with the final result. 
I asked some writer friends to be beta readers, and their feedback was so interesting — each person noticed really different things. Copyediting was fun — not. I thought I'd been through it with a fine tooth comb, but I kept finding little typos, and since a friend had volunteered to do the layout for me, I had to keep asking her to do another version, which was embarrassing. She was lovely though and kept insisting she didn't mind.
The uploading to e-bookstores part was pretty straightforward — I gave up on a couple of places and handed that uploading to a third party — and then I had to work out how best to let people know it was out.
I'm very happy with the result, and am glad I did it. It's quite exciting to self-publish and you get such an instant result. I sent off the revised manuscript for my new book to my Berkley editor in October, and it won't come out until September 2021. I then finished my Christmas novella and lo! it’s on sale today. Instant satisfaction. <g>
MJP: Please give us a sample of the story:
AG: This is very early in the story. It’s a freezing, sleety night and Ash is on horseback, just a few miles from his destination, when . . .
“Stand and deliver!” The voice rang out. A short man in a long coat stepped forward. He was muffled to the eyes with his hat pulled low. “Throw down your valuables.” His voice was hoarse. His pistol showed in brief silhouette against the snowy background.
Ash was cross, cold, tired and in no mood to be robbed. He pulled out his own pistol.
The footpad’s pistol wavered in surprise, but he did not lower his gun. For a moment the two men simply stared at each other.
“I'll wager I’m a better shot than you are,” Ash said. "Drop your gun or you die."
The words were barely out of his mouth when a small figure rushed out at him from the other side of the road yelling “No! No! No!”
Something stung his cheek, Ash’s horse shied in fright, there was a loud report from the footpad’s gun, and Ash fired his own pistol in response.
Ash brought his horse back under control. The footpad was a still, dark huddle on the ground, and a small figure was bent over it. “Charley! Charley! Are you dead, Charley?”
A child? Out here in this weather? At this time of night?
“Charleeeeey!” the boy wailed. He turned to Ash, his face a pale shape in the darkness. “You’ve killed her, you’ve killed Charley.”
Her? Ash pocketed his pistol and leapt from his horse.
And of course, the footpad he’s just wounded turns out to be our heroine, Charley . . .
MJP: Do you think you'll do any more indie novellas? You have several other charming potential heroes who never got stories of their own, and personally, I'd love to read about their happy endings!
AG: Thanks, Mary Jo. I will keep putting out indie novellas if I can — and I keep getting email from readers to remind me! — though my priority will always be my contracted books. I’ve really enjoyed the process. And as you say, there are several secondary characters crying out for their story.
If you don't have a kindle or are outside the US, here's a universal link where you can buy The Christmas Bride from one of these other e-book stores.
MJP: Will you be giving away a copy of The Christmas Bride? 
AG: Definitely, though at this stage it will have to be an e-book.
MJP: Thanks for telling us about your great new story, Anne!
AG: Thanks so much for reading it and offering to interview me, Mary Jo. Much appreciated.
To be in the draw for an e-copy of Anne’s Christmas novella, leave a comment on the blog or respond to these questions: Do you like holiday romances? What's your favorite thing about them? And if you've read Anne's books, are there any secondary characters you'd like to see get their own story?
I’ve already read the story (so I do not need the ebook again, please do not put me into the draw) and the only complaint I have is that it was too short 😉
Lovely story, I really liked the heroine and I would love to read more about her little brother Toby once he’s grown up.
I’ve already read the story (so I do not need the ebook again, please do not put me into the draw) and the only complaint I have is that it was too short 😉
Lovely story, I really liked the heroine and I would love to read more about her little brother Toby once he’s grown up.
I’ve already read the story (so I do not need the ebook again, please do not put me into the draw) and the only complaint I have is that it was too short 😉
Lovely story, I really liked the heroine and I would love to read more about her little brother Toby once he’s grown up.
I’ve already read the story (so I do not need the ebook again, please do not put me into the draw) and the only complaint I have is that it was too short 😉
Lovely story, I really liked the heroine and I would love to read more about her little brother Toby once he’s grown up.
I’ve already read the story (so I do not need the ebook again, please do not put me into the draw) and the only complaint I have is that it was too short 😉
Lovely story, I really liked the heroine and I would love to read more about her little brother Toby once he’s grown up.
I don’t actively look to read them, but I don’t mind cracking one open! I like the coziness and general good cheer that accompanies holiday romances.
I don’t actively look to read them, but I don’t mind cracking one open! I like the coziness and general good cheer that accompanies holiday romances.
I don’t actively look to read them, but I don’t mind cracking one open! I like the coziness and general good cheer that accompanies holiday romances.
I don’t actively look to read them, but I don’t mind cracking one open! I like the coziness and general good cheer that accompanies holiday romances.
I don’t actively look to read them, but I don’t mind cracking one open! I like the coziness and general good cheer that accompanies holiday romances.
A wonderful Christmas story and one I’ll read now every year, and maybe in between Christmas’s as well! 😉 And Anne? That cover is absolutely perfect.
A wonderful Christmas story and one I’ll read now every year, and maybe in between Christmas’s as well! 😉 And Anne? That cover is absolutely perfect.
A wonderful Christmas story and one I’ll read now every year, and maybe in between Christmas’s as well! 😉 And Anne? That cover is absolutely perfect.
A wonderful Christmas story and one I’ll read now every year, and maybe in between Christmas’s as well! 😉 And Anne? That cover is absolutely perfect.
A wonderful Christmas story and one I’ll read now every year, and maybe in between Christmas’s as well! 😉 And Anne? That cover is absolutely perfect.
Anne, many congrats on scaling the self publishing barrier, it seems a very sensible route to take for an established author!
I greatly enjoyed the Chance sisters books so will definitely want to read this one. I will probably use computer voices to listen unless an audio version is in the offing.
I was fascinated from the start by Lady Beatrice. Perhaps her story, starting as a youngster, would give some background for the way that she cares for the ‘sisters’
The cover is not so important for an e-book but I’m afraid I’m not a fan of the current fashion of chopping off heads. For me the head/face is the most interesting.
Anne, many congrats on scaling the self publishing barrier, it seems a very sensible route to take for an established author!
I greatly enjoyed the Chance sisters books so will definitely want to read this one. I will probably use computer voices to listen unless an audio version is in the offing.
I was fascinated from the start by Lady Beatrice. Perhaps her story, starting as a youngster, would give some background for the way that she cares for the ‘sisters’
The cover is not so important for an e-book but I’m afraid I’m not a fan of the current fashion of chopping off heads. For me the head/face is the most interesting.
Anne, many congrats on scaling the self publishing barrier, it seems a very sensible route to take for an established author!
I greatly enjoyed the Chance sisters books so will definitely want to read this one. I will probably use computer voices to listen unless an audio version is in the offing.
I was fascinated from the start by Lady Beatrice. Perhaps her story, starting as a youngster, would give some background for the way that she cares for the ‘sisters’
The cover is not so important for an e-book but I’m afraid I’m not a fan of the current fashion of chopping off heads. For me the head/face is the most interesting.
Anne, many congrats on scaling the self publishing barrier, it seems a very sensible route to take for an established author!
I greatly enjoyed the Chance sisters books so will definitely want to read this one. I will probably use computer voices to listen unless an audio version is in the offing.
I was fascinated from the start by Lady Beatrice. Perhaps her story, starting as a youngster, would give some background for the way that she cares for the ‘sisters’
The cover is not so important for an e-book but I’m afraid I’m not a fan of the current fashion of chopping off heads. For me the head/face is the most interesting.
Anne, many congrats on scaling the self publishing barrier, it seems a very sensible route to take for an established author!
I greatly enjoyed the Chance sisters books so will definitely want to read this one. I will probably use computer voices to listen unless an audio version is in the offing.
I was fascinated from the start by Lady Beatrice. Perhaps her story, starting as a youngster, would give some background for the way that she cares for the ‘sisters’
The cover is not so important for an e-book but I’m afraid I’m not a fan of the current fashion of chopping off heads. For me the head/face is the most interesting.
That’s so lovely. I scanned through my wishlist on Amazon last night, looking for something my next read, and nothing quite hit the mark.
And it turns out this is just what I want: I’m feeling really Christmassy somehow. Thank you – I shall go and snuggle up for the afternoon!
That’s so lovely. I scanned through my wishlist on Amazon last night, looking for something my next read, and nothing quite hit the mark.
And it turns out this is just what I want: I’m feeling really Christmassy somehow. Thank you – I shall go and snuggle up for the afternoon!
That’s so lovely. I scanned through my wishlist on Amazon last night, looking for something my next read, and nothing quite hit the mark.
And it turns out this is just what I want: I’m feeling really Christmassy somehow. Thank you – I shall go and snuggle up for the afternoon!
That’s so lovely. I scanned through my wishlist on Amazon last night, looking for something my next read, and nothing quite hit the mark.
And it turns out this is just what I want: I’m feeling really Christmassy somehow. Thank you – I shall go and snuggle up for the afternoon!
That’s so lovely. I scanned through my wishlist on Amazon last night, looking for something my next read, and nothing quite hit the mark.
And it turns out this is just what I want: I’m feeling really Christmassy somehow. Thank you – I shall go and snuggle up for the afternoon!
Anne- will this become available at Barnes and Noble? Nook?
Anne- will this become available at Barnes and Noble? Nook?
Anne- will this become available at Barnes and Noble? Nook?
Anne- will this become available at Barnes and Noble? Nook?
Anne- will this become available at Barnes and Noble? Nook?
This is lovely, thank you.
This is lovely, thank you.
This is lovely, thank you.
This is lovely, thank you.
This is lovely, thank you.
This sounds like a great Christmas read. Would love to get a story about Marcus, Earl of Averleigh.
This sounds like a great Christmas read. Would love to get a story about Marcus, Earl of Averleigh.
This sounds like a great Christmas read. Would love to get a story about Marcus, Earl of Averleigh.
This sounds like a great Christmas read. Would love to get a story about Marcus, Earl of Averleigh.
This sounds like a great Christmas read. Would love to get a story about Marcus, Earl of Averleigh.
Thanks so much, Katja. I’m so pleased you liked it. And the reasons it’s short is that my publishing contract restricts be from self-publishing anything over 30,000 words — and i’m right on that limit.
I’m not sure what kind of a grown-up Toby would be, but it’s interesting to speculate. Thanks again for snapping it up so quickly.
Thanks so much, Katja. I’m so pleased you liked it. And the reasons it’s short is that my publishing contract restricts be from self-publishing anything over 30,000 words — and i’m right on that limit.
I’m not sure what kind of a grown-up Toby would be, but it’s interesting to speculate. Thanks again for snapping it up so quickly.
Thanks so much, Katja. I’m so pleased you liked it. And the reasons it’s short is that my publishing contract restricts be from self-publishing anything over 30,000 words — and i’m right on that limit.
I’m not sure what kind of a grown-up Toby would be, but it’s interesting to speculate. Thanks again for snapping it up so quickly.
Thanks so much, Katja. I’m so pleased you liked it. And the reasons it’s short is that my publishing contract restricts be from self-publishing anything over 30,000 words — and i’m right on that limit.
I’m not sure what kind of a grown-up Toby would be, but it’s interesting to speculate. Thanks again for snapping it up so quickly.
Thanks so much, Katja. I’m so pleased you liked it. And the reasons it’s short is that my publishing contract restricts be from self-publishing anything over 30,000 words — and i’m right on that limit.
I’m not sure what kind of a grown-up Toby would be, but it’s interesting to speculate. Thanks again for snapping it up so quickly.
Thanks, Julie. For me, there’s something in the air that draws me to Christmas stories at this time of year, even though they’re almost always in snowy settings and summer is just starting here. Maybe it’s because some of my favorite authors keep putting out Christmas stories and I just have to read them. But there’s a comfort element, too.
Thanks, Julie. For me, there’s something in the air that draws me to Christmas stories at this time of year, even though they’re almost always in snowy settings and summer is just starting here. Maybe it’s because some of my favorite authors keep putting out Christmas stories and I just have to read them. But there’s a comfort element, too.
Thanks, Julie. For me, there’s something in the air that draws me to Christmas stories at this time of year, even though they’re almost always in snowy settings and summer is just starting here. Maybe it’s because some of my favorite authors keep putting out Christmas stories and I just have to read them. But there’s a comfort element, too.
Thanks, Julie. For me, there’s something in the air that draws me to Christmas stories at this time of year, even though they’re almost always in snowy settings and summer is just starting here. Maybe it’s because some of my favorite authors keep putting out Christmas stories and I just have to read them. But there’s a comfort element, too.
Thanks, Julie. For me, there’s something in the air that draws me to Christmas stories at this time of year, even though they’re almost always in snowy settings and summer is just starting here. Maybe it’s because some of my favorite authors keep putting out Christmas stories and I just have to read them. But there’s a comfort element, too.
Oh Theo, I’m so glad you enjoyed it. And yes, I was delighted at how the cover turned out. Thanks.
Oh Theo, I’m so glad you enjoyed it. And yes, I was delighted at how the cover turned out. Thanks.
Oh Theo, I’m so glad you enjoyed it. And yes, I was delighted at how the cover turned out. Thanks.
Oh Theo, I’m so glad you enjoyed it. And yes, I was delighted at how the cover turned out. Thanks.
Oh Theo, I’m so glad you enjoyed it. And yes, I was delighted at how the cover turned out. Thanks.
Thanks, Quantum, I must say it’s been an interesting journey and the almost instant results are very encouraging. As for an audio, I did consider it, but I got the book ready so late — Christmas stories usually go up for sale in October — that an audio version would take much longer to make. And I’m not sure about the cost, either. If I do decide to make an audio version, I’ll certainly let you know.
A story about Lady Bea, eh? That would be interesting. Only it seems to me that she didn’t have a terribly happy love life — lots of adventures when she was younger to be sure, but not a very happy marriage. I’ll think about it. Thank you.
Re headless or not. If I could find a cover photo with a head that suited I’d happily use it. But sadly, so many don’t. I did find one on the UK site where I bought the red spencer photo, and she was perfect for my heroine, but in the end, the red spencer won.
Thanks, Quantum, I must say it’s been an interesting journey and the almost instant results are very encouraging. As for an audio, I did consider it, but I got the book ready so late — Christmas stories usually go up for sale in October — that an audio version would take much longer to make. And I’m not sure about the cost, either. If I do decide to make an audio version, I’ll certainly let you know.
A story about Lady Bea, eh? That would be interesting. Only it seems to me that she didn’t have a terribly happy love life — lots of adventures when she was younger to be sure, but not a very happy marriage. I’ll think about it. Thank you.
Re headless or not. If I could find a cover photo with a head that suited I’d happily use it. But sadly, so many don’t. I did find one on the UK site where I bought the red spencer photo, and she was perfect for my heroine, but in the end, the red spencer won.
Thanks, Quantum, I must say it’s been an interesting journey and the almost instant results are very encouraging. As for an audio, I did consider it, but I got the book ready so late — Christmas stories usually go up for sale in October — that an audio version would take much longer to make. And I’m not sure about the cost, either. If I do decide to make an audio version, I’ll certainly let you know.
A story about Lady Bea, eh? That would be interesting. Only it seems to me that she didn’t have a terribly happy love life — lots of adventures when she was younger to be sure, but not a very happy marriage. I’ll think about it. Thank you.
Re headless or not. If I could find a cover photo with a head that suited I’d happily use it. But sadly, so many don’t. I did find one on the UK site where I bought the red spencer photo, and she was perfect for my heroine, but in the end, the red spencer won.
Thanks, Quantum, I must say it’s been an interesting journey and the almost instant results are very encouraging. As for an audio, I did consider it, but I got the book ready so late — Christmas stories usually go up for sale in October — that an audio version would take much longer to make. And I’m not sure about the cost, either. If I do decide to make an audio version, I’ll certainly let you know.
A story about Lady Bea, eh? That would be interesting. Only it seems to me that she didn’t have a terribly happy love life — lots of adventures when she was younger to be sure, but not a very happy marriage. I’ll think about it. Thank you.
Re headless or not. If I could find a cover photo with a head that suited I’d happily use it. But sadly, so many don’t. I did find one on the UK site where I bought the red spencer photo, and she was perfect for my heroine, but in the end, the red spencer won.
Thanks, Quantum, I must say it’s been an interesting journey and the almost instant results are very encouraging. As for an audio, I did consider it, but I got the book ready so late — Christmas stories usually go up for sale in October — that an audio version would take much longer to make. And I’m not sure about the cost, either. If I do decide to make an audio version, I’ll certainly let you know.
A story about Lady Bea, eh? That would be interesting. Only it seems to me that she didn’t have a terribly happy love life — lots of adventures when she was younger to be sure, but not a very happy marriage. I’ll think about it. Thank you.
Re headless or not. If I could find a cover photo with a head that suited I’d happily use it. But sadly, so many don’t. I did find one on the UK site where I bought the red spencer photo, and she was perfect for my heroine, but in the end, the red spencer won.
Thank you Marianne, I hope you enjoy it. I re-read a bunch of Christmas stories after I’d put my novella up for pre-order, and while I was waiting for the US election results. It was lovely just escaping into an English Christmas and forgetting about these torrid, tense times. I read three Trisha Ashley books in a row.
Thank you Marianne, I hope you enjoy it. I re-read a bunch of Christmas stories after I’d put my novella up for pre-order, and while I was waiting for the US election results. It was lovely just escaping into an English Christmas and forgetting about these torrid, tense times. I read three Trisha Ashley books in a row.
Thank you Marianne, I hope you enjoy it. I re-read a bunch of Christmas stories after I’d put my novella up for pre-order, and while I was waiting for the US election results. It was lovely just escaping into an English Christmas and forgetting about these torrid, tense times. I read three Trisha Ashley books in a row.
Thank you Marianne, I hope you enjoy it. I re-read a bunch of Christmas stories after I’d put my novella up for pre-order, and while I was waiting for the US election results. It was lovely just escaping into an English Christmas and forgetting about these torrid, tense times. I read three Trisha Ashley books in a row.
Thank you Marianne, I hope you enjoy it. I re-read a bunch of Christmas stories after I’d put my novella up for pre-order, and while I was waiting for the US election results. It was lovely just escaping into an English Christmas and forgetting about these torrid, tense times. I read three Trisha Ashley books in a row.
Hi Kay, yes, it is available on Barnes and Noble’s Nook, though I’m told that B&N are having a lot of trouble with their site, and my novella went up without a cover on the site.
The links to the other sites are at the bottom of the blog, but here’s the Nook one again. Good luck. Barnes and Noble
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-christmas-bride-anne-gracie/1138089040/
Hi Kay, yes, it is available on Barnes and Noble’s Nook, though I’m told that B&N are having a lot of trouble with their site, and my novella went up without a cover on the site.
The links to the other sites are at the bottom of the blog, but here’s the Nook one again. Good luck. Barnes and Noble
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-christmas-bride-anne-gracie/1138089040/
Hi Kay, yes, it is available on Barnes and Noble’s Nook, though I’m told that B&N are having a lot of trouble with their site, and my novella went up without a cover on the site.
The links to the other sites are at the bottom of the blog, but here’s the Nook one again. Good luck. Barnes and Noble
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-christmas-bride-anne-gracie/1138089040/
Hi Kay, yes, it is available on Barnes and Noble’s Nook, though I’m told that B&N are having a lot of trouble with their site, and my novella went up without a cover on the site.
The links to the other sites are at the bottom of the blog, but here’s the Nook one again. Good luck. Barnes and Noble
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-christmas-bride-anne-gracie/1138089040/
Hi Kay, yes, it is available on Barnes and Noble’s Nook, though I’m told that B&N are having a lot of trouble with their site, and my novella went up without a cover on the site.
The links to the other sites are at the bottom of the blog, but here’s the Nook one again. Good luck. Barnes and Noble
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-christmas-bride-anne-gracie/1138089040/
Thanks so much, Kate.
Thanks so much, Kate.
Thanks so much, Kate.
Thanks so much, Kate.
Thanks so much, Kate.
Thanks, Abby. I do want to write Marcus’s story one day. You’re not the only one who wants his story, in fact I’ve had so many people ask for it that I blogged about it here.
https://www.annegracie.com/the-trouble-with-marcus/
But as I mentioned above, I’m contractually restricted from self-publishing anything longer than 30,000 words, and I think Marcus’s story will be longer. But I’ll see how I go.
Thanks, Abby. I do want to write Marcus’s story one day. You’re not the only one who wants his story, in fact I’ve had so many people ask for it that I blogged about it here.
https://www.annegracie.com/the-trouble-with-marcus/
But as I mentioned above, I’m contractually restricted from self-publishing anything longer than 30,000 words, and I think Marcus’s story will be longer. But I’ll see how I go.
Thanks, Abby. I do want to write Marcus’s story one day. You’re not the only one who wants his story, in fact I’ve had so many people ask for it that I blogged about it here.
https://www.annegracie.com/the-trouble-with-marcus/
But as I mentioned above, I’m contractually restricted from self-publishing anything longer than 30,000 words, and I think Marcus’s story will be longer. But I’ll see how I go.
Thanks, Abby. I do want to write Marcus’s story one day. You’re not the only one who wants his story, in fact I’ve had so many people ask for it that I blogged about it here.
https://www.annegracie.com/the-trouble-with-marcus/
But as I mentioned above, I’m contractually restricted from self-publishing anything longer than 30,000 words, and I think Marcus’s story will be longer. But I’ll see how I go.
Thanks, Abby. I do want to write Marcus’s story one day. You’re not the only one who wants his story, in fact I’ve had so many people ask for it that I blogged about it here.
https://www.annegracie.com/the-trouble-with-marcus/
But as I mentioned above, I’m contractually restricted from self-publishing anything longer than 30,000 words, and I think Marcus’s story will be longer. But I’ll see how I go.
I love holiday romances. This year I started reading them in September. The Christmas Bride was such a wonderful surprise. I adored it! And that cover is gorgeous. I’ve purchased it in e-book but will also be buying this one in print if it becomes available in that format.
And you can add me to the list of readers patiently waiting for Marcus. 😉
I love holiday romances. This year I started reading them in September. The Christmas Bride was such a wonderful surprise. I adored it! And that cover is gorgeous. I’ve purchased it in e-book but will also be buying this one in print if it becomes available in that format.
And you can add me to the list of readers patiently waiting for Marcus. 😉
I love holiday romances. This year I started reading them in September. The Christmas Bride was such a wonderful surprise. I adored it! And that cover is gorgeous. I’ve purchased it in e-book but will also be buying this one in print if it becomes available in that format.
And you can add me to the list of readers patiently waiting for Marcus. 😉
I love holiday romances. This year I started reading them in September. The Christmas Bride was such a wonderful surprise. I adored it! And that cover is gorgeous. I’ve purchased it in e-book but will also be buying this one in print if it becomes available in that format.
And you can add me to the list of readers patiently waiting for Marcus. 😉
I love holiday romances. This year I started reading them in September. The Christmas Bride was such a wonderful surprise. I adored it! And that cover is gorgeous. I’ve purchased it in e-book but will also be buying this one in print if it becomes available in that format.
And you can add me to the list of readers patiently waiting for Marcus. 😉
Thank you PJ, I’m so glad you loved my story. I did enjoy writing it, even if it was over several years, in bits and pieces. *g*
And yes, sigh ,Marcus. His story is so clear in my head. . . but the time to write it. . . And then I could only self-publish a novella.
Thank you PJ, I’m so glad you loved my story. I did enjoy writing it, even if it was over several years, in bits and pieces. *g*
And yes, sigh ,Marcus. His story is so clear in my head. . . but the time to write it. . . And then I could only self-publish a novella.
Thank you PJ, I’m so glad you loved my story. I did enjoy writing it, even if it was over several years, in bits and pieces. *g*
And yes, sigh ,Marcus. His story is so clear in my head. . . but the time to write it. . . And then I could only self-publish a novella.
Thank you PJ, I’m so glad you loved my story. I did enjoy writing it, even if it was over several years, in bits and pieces. *g*
And yes, sigh ,Marcus. His story is so clear in my head. . . but the time to write it. . . And then I could only self-publish a novella.
Thank you PJ, I’m so glad you loved my story. I did enjoy writing it, even if it was over several years, in bits and pieces. *g*
And yes, sigh ,Marcus. His story is so clear in my head. . . but the time to write it. . . And then I could only self-publish a novella.
Oh this looks like a lovely read! Can’t wait to read it.
I am addicted to reading Christmas love stories, whether contemporary or historical.
Those secondary characters often have minds of their own and can harass a writer to tell their story. Was this what happened with this novella?
Oh this looks like a lovely read! Can’t wait to read it.
I am addicted to reading Christmas love stories, whether contemporary or historical.
Those secondary characters often have minds of their own and can harass a writer to tell their story. Was this what happened with this novella?
Oh this looks like a lovely read! Can’t wait to read it.
I am addicted to reading Christmas love stories, whether contemporary or historical.
Those secondary characters often have minds of their own and can harass a writer to tell their story. Was this what happened with this novella?
Oh this looks like a lovely read! Can’t wait to read it.
I am addicted to reading Christmas love stories, whether contemporary or historical.
Those secondary characters often have minds of their own and can harass a writer to tell their story. Was this what happened with this novella?
Oh this looks like a lovely read! Can’t wait to read it.
I am addicted to reading Christmas love stories, whether contemporary or historical.
Those secondary characters often have minds of their own and can harass a writer to tell their story. Was this what happened with this novella?
Christmas stories can be fun. Particularly if one of the characters is grinch-y!
Christmas stories can be fun. Particularly if one of the characters is grinch-y!
Christmas stories can be fun. Particularly if one of the characters is grinch-y!
Christmas stories can be fun. Particularly if one of the characters is grinch-y!
Christmas stories can be fun. Particularly if one of the characters is grinch-y!
Congratulations on this first self-published book, Anne! I’m happy to read holiday stories and have been known to read Christmas stories in July if the mood strikes. I think the cover is lovely!
Congratulations on this first self-published book, Anne! I’m happy to read holiday stories and have been known to read Christmas stories in July if the mood strikes. I think the cover is lovely!
Congratulations on this first self-published book, Anne! I’m happy to read holiday stories and have been known to read Christmas stories in July if the mood strikes. I think the cover is lovely!
Congratulations on this first self-published book, Anne! I’m happy to read holiday stories and have been known to read Christmas stories in July if the mood strikes. I think the cover is lovely!
Congratulations on this first self-published book, Anne! I’m happy to read holiday stories and have been known to read Christmas stories in July if the mood strikes. I think the cover is lovely!
Anne, this is such a fun series! I’m ready to read the Christmas novella. What’s up with Toby? I’d like to see a story about him.
Anne, this is such a fun series! I’m ready to read the Christmas novella. What’s up with Toby? I’d like to see a story about him.
Anne, this is such a fun series! I’m ready to read the Christmas novella. What’s up with Toby? I’d like to see a story about him.
Anne, this is such a fun series! I’m ready to read the Christmas novella. What’s up with Toby? I’d like to see a story about him.
Anne, this is such a fun series! I’m ready to read the Christmas novella. What’s up with Toby? I’d like to see a story about him.
I do enjoy Christmas stories, as they’re often about family connections and reconciliations and are very hopeful.
I love your cover and look forward to reading this entry in your series.
I would agree that I’d like to see a story about Marcud
I do enjoy Christmas stories, as they’re often about family connections and reconciliations and are very hopeful.
I love your cover and look forward to reading this entry in your series.
I would agree that I’d like to see a story about Marcud
I do enjoy Christmas stories, as they’re often about family connections and reconciliations and are very hopeful.
I love your cover and look forward to reading this entry in your series.
I would agree that I’d like to see a story about Marcud
I do enjoy Christmas stories, as they’re often about family connections and reconciliations and are very hopeful.
I love your cover and look forward to reading this entry in your series.
I would agree that I’d like to see a story about Marcud
I do enjoy Christmas stories, as they’re often about family connections and reconciliations and are very hopeful.
I love your cover and look forward to reading this entry in your series.
I would agree that I’d like to see a story about Marcud
Though I’m a dedicated library reader (I’d quickly go bankrupt if I gave myself free reign at Amazon), I just hopped over and bought this one to support your indy endeavor, Anne. Hope that contract doesn’t have long to run!
Though I’m a dedicated library reader (I’d quickly go bankrupt if I gave myself free reign at Amazon), I just hopped over and bought this one to support your indy endeavor, Anne. Hope that contract doesn’t have long to run!
Though I’m a dedicated library reader (I’d quickly go bankrupt if I gave myself free reign at Amazon), I just hopped over and bought this one to support your indy endeavor, Anne. Hope that contract doesn’t have long to run!
Though I’m a dedicated library reader (I’d quickly go bankrupt if I gave myself free reign at Amazon), I just hopped over and bought this one to support your indy endeavor, Anne. Hope that contract doesn’t have long to run!
Though I’m a dedicated library reader (I’d quickly go bankrupt if I gave myself free reign at Amazon), I just hopped over and bought this one to support your indy endeavor, Anne. Hope that contract doesn’t have long to run!
Thank you, Bev. I wouldn’t say that Ash harassed me, precisely, but he kept hovering at the edge of my awareness, and I did want to tell his story. But emails from readers certainly inspired me to write it.
Thank you, Bev. I wouldn’t say that Ash harassed me, precisely, but he kept hovering at the edge of my awareness, and I did want to tell his story. But emails from readers certainly inspired me to write it.
Thank you, Bev. I wouldn’t say that Ash harassed me, precisely, but he kept hovering at the edge of my awareness, and I did want to tell his story. But emails from readers certainly inspired me to write it.
Thank you, Bev. I wouldn’t say that Ash harassed me, precisely, but he kept hovering at the edge of my awareness, and I did want to tell his story. But emails from readers certainly inspired me to write it.
Thank you, Bev. I wouldn’t say that Ash harassed me, precisely, but he kept hovering at the edge of my awareness, and I did want to tell his story. But emails from readers certainly inspired me to write it.
Thanks, Pat. I’m not sure that Ash was grinchy, so much as not wanting to be there at all. LOL
Thanks, Pat. I’m not sure that Ash was grinchy, so much as not wanting to be there at all. LOL
Thanks, Pat. I’m not sure that Ash was grinchy, so much as not wanting to be there at all. LOL
Thanks, Pat. I’m not sure that Ash was grinchy, so much as not wanting to be there at all. LOL
Thanks, Pat. I’m not sure that Ash was grinchy, so much as not wanting to be there at all. LOL
Thanks, Kareni. Yes, I’ll read holiday stories anytime, too.
Thanks, Kareni. Yes, I’ll read holiday stories anytime, too.
Thanks, Kareni. Yes, I’ll read holiday stories anytime, too.
Thanks, Kareni. Yes, I’ll read holiday stories anytime, too.
Thanks, Kareni. Yes, I’ll read holiday stories anytime, too.
Thanks, Patricia, glad you enjoyed the series. As for Toby, we’ll have to wait until he grows up to see how he turns out.
Thanks, Patricia, glad you enjoyed the series. As for Toby, we’ll have to wait until he grows up to see how he turns out.
Thanks, Patricia, glad you enjoyed the series. As for Toby, we’ll have to wait until he grows up to see how he turns out.
Thanks, Patricia, glad you enjoyed the series. As for Toby, we’ll have to wait until he grows up to see how he turns out.
Thanks, Patricia, glad you enjoyed the series. As for Toby, we’ll have to wait until he grows up to see how he turns out.
Thank you Anne. This story is certainly about family connections and reconciliation. It’s one of the things I like about Christmas stories too. As for Marcus, one day . . . *g*
Thank you Anne. This story is certainly about family connections and reconciliation. It’s one of the things I like about Christmas stories too. As for Marcus, one day . . . *g*
Thank you Anne. This story is certainly about family connections and reconciliation. It’s one of the things I like about Christmas stories too. As for Marcus, one day . . . *g*
Thank you Anne. This story is certainly about family connections and reconciliation. It’s one of the things I like about Christmas stories too. As for Marcus, one day . . . *g*
Thank you Anne. This story is certainly about family connections and reconciliation. It’s one of the things I like about Christmas stories too. As for Marcus, one day . . . *g*
Oh, aren’t you lovely, Mary — thank you. But please don’t wish an end to my contracts — they support me! *g*
Oh, aren’t you lovely, Mary — thank you. But please don’t wish an end to my contracts — they support me! *g*
Oh, aren’t you lovely, Mary — thank you. But please don’t wish an end to my contracts — they support me! *g*
Oh, aren’t you lovely, Mary — thank you. But please don’t wish an end to my contracts — they support me! *g*
Oh, aren’t you lovely, Mary — thank you. But please don’t wish an end to my contracts — they support me! *g*
Love novellas. This one sounds like a winner.
Love novellas. This one sounds like a winner.
Love novellas. This one sounds like a winner.
Love novellas. This one sounds like a winner.
Love novellas. This one sounds like a winner.
I love Christmas romances and especially Regency ones, so I’m really looking forward to reading this one – it’s next on my TBR pile! Absolutely love that cover too, it’s gorgeous!
I love Christmas romances and especially Regency ones, so I’m really looking forward to reading this one – it’s next on my TBR pile! Absolutely love that cover too, it’s gorgeous!
I love Christmas romances and especially Regency ones, so I’m really looking forward to reading this one – it’s next on my TBR pile! Absolutely love that cover too, it’s gorgeous!
I love Christmas romances and especially Regency ones, so I’m really looking forward to reading this one – it’s next on my TBR pile! Absolutely love that cover too, it’s gorgeous!
I love Christmas romances and especially Regency ones, so I’m really looking forward to reading this one – it’s next on my TBR pile! Absolutely love that cover too, it’s gorgeous!
Congratulations on your self-publishing venture! I pre-ordered but I had forgotten the release date, so it was a nice surprise to see it in my Kindle library. Predictably, it kept me up late last night. I loved the story, and it was great to see the Chance sisters again. I especially appreciated Charley’s little brother and the handmade chess set. And although I don’t pay as much attention to e-book covers, this one really fits in well with the rest of the series.
Congratulations on your self-publishing venture! I pre-ordered but I had forgotten the release date, so it was a nice surprise to see it in my Kindle library. Predictably, it kept me up late last night. I loved the story, and it was great to see the Chance sisters again. I especially appreciated Charley’s little brother and the handmade chess set. And although I don’t pay as much attention to e-book covers, this one really fits in well with the rest of the series.
Congratulations on your self-publishing venture! I pre-ordered but I had forgotten the release date, so it was a nice surprise to see it in my Kindle library. Predictably, it kept me up late last night. I loved the story, and it was great to see the Chance sisters again. I especially appreciated Charley’s little brother and the handmade chess set. And although I don’t pay as much attention to e-book covers, this one really fits in well with the rest of the series.
Congratulations on your self-publishing venture! I pre-ordered but I had forgotten the release date, so it was a nice surprise to see it in my Kindle library. Predictably, it kept me up late last night. I loved the story, and it was great to see the Chance sisters again. I especially appreciated Charley’s little brother and the handmade chess set. And although I don’t pay as much attention to e-book covers, this one really fits in well with the rest of the series.
Congratulations on your self-publishing venture! I pre-ordered but I had forgotten the release date, so it was a nice surprise to see it in my Kindle library. Predictably, it kept me up late last night. I loved the story, and it was great to see the Chance sisters again. I especially appreciated Charley’s little brother and the handmade chess set. And although I don’t pay as much attention to e-book covers, this one really fits in well with the rest of the series.
Congratulations on venturing into self-publishing! I’ll be buying the e-version for my personal collection, but do you have any plans to publish a print version for libraries that have the Chance Sisters series?
Congratulations on venturing into self-publishing! I’ll be buying the e-version for my personal collection, but do you have any plans to publish a print version for libraries that have the Chance Sisters series?
Congratulations on venturing into self-publishing! I’ll be buying the e-version for my personal collection, but do you have any plans to publish a print version for libraries that have the Chance Sisters series?
Congratulations on venturing into self-publishing! I’ll be buying the e-version for my personal collection, but do you have any plans to publish a print version for libraries that have the Chance Sisters series?
Congratulations on venturing into self-publishing! I’ll be buying the e-version for my personal collection, but do you have any plans to publish a print version for libraries that have the Chance Sisters series?
I purchased the book before it came out. I fell in love with the cover and then I also liked the Chance sister’s novels.
I am proud of you for your step into the wild side. You should be proud of you too.
I hope everyone is taking care and staying well.
I purchased the book before it came out. I fell in love with the cover and then I also liked the Chance sister’s novels.
I am proud of you for your step into the wild side. You should be proud of you too.
I hope everyone is taking care and staying well.
I purchased the book before it came out. I fell in love with the cover and then I also liked the Chance sister’s novels.
I am proud of you for your step into the wild side. You should be proud of you too.
I hope everyone is taking care and staying well.
I purchased the book before it came out. I fell in love with the cover and then I also liked the Chance sister’s novels.
I am proud of you for your step into the wild side. You should be proud of you too.
I hope everyone is taking care and staying well.
I purchased the book before it came out. I fell in love with the cover and then I also liked the Chance sister’s novels.
I am proud of you for your step into the wild side. You should be proud of you too.
I hope everyone is taking care and staying well.
Anne – I’ve always loved Christmas stories. I have a slew of Christmas anthologies, including all the ones that feature the various wenches.I ordered The Christmas Bride as soon as the announcement popped into my inbox. I kept track of the days until the November 9 release date. I started the story yesterday and finished it today.Very well done! As to what I’d like to see in the future – as I’ve said before – I’d love a story (novella, maybe) that features Gil Radcliffe. For some reason, he’s always fascinated me.
Anne – I’ve always loved Christmas stories. I have a slew of Christmas anthologies, including all the ones that feature the various wenches.I ordered The Christmas Bride as soon as the announcement popped into my inbox. I kept track of the days until the November 9 release date. I started the story yesterday and finished it today.Very well done! As to what I’d like to see in the future – as I’ve said before – I’d love a story (novella, maybe) that features Gil Radcliffe. For some reason, he’s always fascinated me.
Anne – I’ve always loved Christmas stories. I have a slew of Christmas anthologies, including all the ones that feature the various wenches.I ordered The Christmas Bride as soon as the announcement popped into my inbox. I kept track of the days until the November 9 release date. I started the story yesterday and finished it today.Very well done! As to what I’d like to see in the future – as I’ve said before – I’d love a story (novella, maybe) that features Gil Radcliffe. For some reason, he’s always fascinated me.
Anne – I’ve always loved Christmas stories. I have a slew of Christmas anthologies, including all the ones that feature the various wenches.I ordered The Christmas Bride as soon as the announcement popped into my inbox. I kept track of the days until the November 9 release date. I started the story yesterday and finished it today.Very well done! As to what I’d like to see in the future – as I’ve said before – I’d love a story (novella, maybe) that features Gil Radcliffe. For some reason, he’s always fascinated me.
Anne – I’ve always loved Christmas stories. I have a slew of Christmas anthologies, including all the ones that feature the various wenches.I ordered The Christmas Bride as soon as the announcement popped into my inbox. I kept track of the days until the November 9 release date. I started the story yesterday and finished it today.Very well done! As to what I’d like to see in the future – as I’ve said before – I’d love a story (novella, maybe) that features Gil Radcliffe. For some reason, he’s always fascinated me.
Thanks so much, Karin. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I wrote this novella in bits and pieces between my contracted books, and this time last year I was working on it. Unfortunately it was too late to get it finished in time for an October release (which is when most Christmas books are published.
But since you liked the handmade chess set, here’s a blog I wrote about it when I was writing that scene, with several pics of some lovely (and fun) handmade chess sets..
https://www.annegracie.com/down-the-rabbit-hole/
Thanks so much, Karin. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I wrote this novella in bits and pieces between my contracted books, and this time last year I was working on it. Unfortunately it was too late to get it finished in time for an October release (which is when most Christmas books are published.
But since you liked the handmade chess set, here’s a blog I wrote about it when I was writing that scene, with several pics of some lovely (and fun) handmade chess sets..
https://www.annegracie.com/down-the-rabbit-hole/
Thanks so much, Karin. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I wrote this novella in bits and pieces between my contracted books, and this time last year I was working on it. Unfortunately it was too late to get it finished in time for an October release (which is when most Christmas books are published.
But since you liked the handmade chess set, here’s a blog I wrote about it when I was writing that scene, with several pics of some lovely (and fun) handmade chess sets..
https://www.annegracie.com/down-the-rabbit-hole/
Thanks so much, Karin. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I wrote this novella in bits and pieces between my contracted books, and this time last year I was working on it. Unfortunately it was too late to get it finished in time for an October release (which is when most Christmas books are published.
But since you liked the handmade chess set, here’s a blog I wrote about it when I was writing that scene, with several pics of some lovely (and fun) handmade chess sets..
https://www.annegracie.com/down-the-rabbit-hole/
Thanks so much, Karin. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I wrote this novella in bits and pieces between my contracted books, and this time last year I was working on it. Unfortunately it was too late to get it finished in time for an October release (which is when most Christmas books are published.
But since you liked the handmade chess set, here’s a blog I wrote about it when I was writing that scene, with several pics of some lovely (and fun) handmade chess sets..
https://www.annegracie.com/down-the-rabbit-hole/
Thank you, Mary.
Thank you, Mary.
Thank you, Mary.
Thank you, Mary.
Thank you, Mary.
Thanks so much, Christina. I hope you like it.
Thanks so much, Christina. I hope you like it.
Thanks so much, Christina. I hope you like it.
Thanks so much, Christina. I hope you like it.
Thanks so much, Christina. I hope you like it.
Hi Lynne. I’m not sure about a print version — I was thinking of one at first, but then it would have been a very skinny book. The print-on-demand books are more expensive than the usual mass market paperbacks and I’m not sure people would be willing to pay that price for a skinny book. I might however bring it out in paperback with another novella, maybe next year. We’ll see. I’m sorry to disappoint. I did make the library e-version much cheaper than recommended — I’m very fond of libraries.
Hi Lynne. I’m not sure about a print version — I was thinking of one at first, but then it would have been a very skinny book. The print-on-demand books are more expensive than the usual mass market paperbacks and I’m not sure people would be willing to pay that price for a skinny book. I might however bring it out in paperback with another novella, maybe next year. We’ll see. I’m sorry to disappoint. I did make the library e-version much cheaper than recommended — I’m very fond of libraries.
Hi Lynne. I’m not sure about a print version — I was thinking of one at first, but then it would have been a very skinny book. The print-on-demand books are more expensive than the usual mass market paperbacks and I’m not sure people would be willing to pay that price for a skinny book. I might however bring it out in paperback with another novella, maybe next year. We’ll see. I’m sorry to disappoint. I did make the library e-version much cheaper than recommended — I’m very fond of libraries.
Hi Lynne. I’m not sure about a print version — I was thinking of one at first, but then it would have been a very skinny book. The print-on-demand books are more expensive than the usual mass market paperbacks and I’m not sure people would be willing to pay that price for a skinny book. I might however bring it out in paperback with another novella, maybe next year. We’ll see. I’m sorry to disappoint. I did make the library e-version much cheaper than recommended — I’m very fond of libraries.
Hi Lynne. I’m not sure about a print version — I was thinking of one at first, but then it would have been a very skinny book. The print-on-demand books are more expensive than the usual mass market paperbacks and I’m not sure people would be willing to pay that price for a skinny book. I might however bring it out in paperback with another novella, maybe next year. We’ll see. I’m sorry to disappoint. I did make the library e-version much cheaper than recommended — I’m very fond of libraries.
Thanks, Annette. I’ve been amazed and delighted by people’s support for my little novella, and yes, I’m very proud of it. Wenches Pat and Mary Jo were most encouraging of this move, and also some of my writing friends back home. I’m still with Berkley for my bigger books, but it’s lovely to be able to pop out an occasional novella on my own as well.
Echoing your words about everyone taking care and staying well. We’ve just come out of a very long (112 days) and very strict Lockdown, and my city’s numbers have dropped brilliantly — in the last week we’ve had no new cases and no deaths. Long may it continue.
Thanks, Annette. I’ve been amazed and delighted by people’s support for my little novella, and yes, I’m very proud of it. Wenches Pat and Mary Jo were most encouraging of this move, and also some of my writing friends back home. I’m still with Berkley for my bigger books, but it’s lovely to be able to pop out an occasional novella on my own as well.
Echoing your words about everyone taking care and staying well. We’ve just come out of a very long (112 days) and very strict Lockdown, and my city’s numbers have dropped brilliantly — in the last week we’ve had no new cases and no deaths. Long may it continue.
Thanks, Annette. I’ve been amazed and delighted by people’s support for my little novella, and yes, I’m very proud of it. Wenches Pat and Mary Jo were most encouraging of this move, and also some of my writing friends back home. I’m still with Berkley for my bigger books, but it’s lovely to be able to pop out an occasional novella on my own as well.
Echoing your words about everyone taking care and staying well. We’ve just come out of a very long (112 days) and very strict Lockdown, and my city’s numbers have dropped brilliantly — in the last week we’ve had no new cases and no deaths. Long may it continue.
Thanks, Annette. I’ve been amazed and delighted by people’s support for my little novella, and yes, I’m very proud of it. Wenches Pat and Mary Jo were most encouraging of this move, and also some of my writing friends back home. I’m still with Berkley for my bigger books, but it’s lovely to be able to pop out an occasional novella on my own as well.
Echoing your words about everyone taking care and staying well. We’ve just come out of a very long (112 days) and very strict Lockdown, and my city’s numbers have dropped brilliantly — in the last week we’ve had no new cases and no deaths. Long may it continue.
Thanks, Annette. I’ve been amazed and delighted by people’s support for my little novella, and yes, I’m very proud of it. Wenches Pat and Mary Jo were most encouraging of this move, and also some of my writing friends back home. I’m still with Berkley for my bigger books, but it’s lovely to be able to pop out an occasional novella on my own as well.
Echoing your words about everyone taking care and staying well. We’ve just come out of a very long (112 days) and very strict Lockdown, and my city’s numbers have dropped brilliantly — in the last week we’ve had no new cases and no deaths. Long may it continue.
Thanks so much, Binnie. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
You and Mary Jo both have suggested a story for Gil Radcliffe. He’s been in the back of my mind, but I haven’t yet thought of the kind of woman who’d be right for him. . . One day maybe. *g*
Thanks so much, Binnie. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
You and Mary Jo both have suggested a story for Gil Radcliffe. He’s been in the back of my mind, but I haven’t yet thought of the kind of woman who’d be right for him. . . One day maybe. *g*
Thanks so much, Binnie. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
You and Mary Jo both have suggested a story for Gil Radcliffe. He’s been in the back of my mind, but I haven’t yet thought of the kind of woman who’d be right for him. . . One day maybe. *g*
Thanks so much, Binnie. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
You and Mary Jo both have suggested a story for Gil Radcliffe. He’s been in the back of my mind, but I haven’t yet thought of the kind of woman who’d be right for him. . . One day maybe. *g*
Thanks so much, Binnie. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
You and Mary Jo both have suggested a story for Gil Radcliffe. He’s been in the back of my mind, but I haven’t yet thought of the kind of woman who’d be right for him. . . One day maybe. *g*
Congrats on your self publishing foray Anne. The story sounds wonderful. I love Christmas themed stories at this time of year. Just something so special about it and the Lord knows we could do with some cheer this year. I only read historical stories. I’m not that into contemporary novels at all.
Congrats on your self publishing foray Anne. The story sounds wonderful. I love Christmas themed stories at this time of year. Just something so special about it and the Lord knows we could do with some cheer this year. I only read historical stories. I’m not that into contemporary novels at all.
Congrats on your self publishing foray Anne. The story sounds wonderful. I love Christmas themed stories at this time of year. Just something so special about it and the Lord knows we could do with some cheer this year. I only read historical stories. I’m not that into contemporary novels at all.
Congrats on your self publishing foray Anne. The story sounds wonderful. I love Christmas themed stories at this time of year. Just something so special about it and the Lord knows we could do with some cheer this year. I only read historical stories. I’m not that into contemporary novels at all.
Congrats on your self publishing foray Anne. The story sounds wonderful. I love Christmas themed stories at this time of year. Just something so special about it and the Lord knows we could do with some cheer this year. I only read historical stories. I’m not that into contemporary novels at all.
Anne-you mentioned that reviews are welcome. I just posted a review of The Christmas Bride to Amazon. I’ll work on one later this evening for Goodreads. The is again for a lovely addition to the Chance Sisters canon.
Anne-you mentioned that reviews are welcome. I just posted a review of The Christmas Bride to Amazon. I’ll work on one later this evening for Goodreads. The is again for a lovely addition to the Chance Sisters canon.
Anne-you mentioned that reviews are welcome. I just posted a review of The Christmas Bride to Amazon. I’ll work on one later this evening for Goodreads. The is again for a lovely addition to the Chance Sisters canon.
Anne-you mentioned that reviews are welcome. I just posted a review of The Christmas Bride to Amazon. I’ll work on one later this evening for Goodreads. The is again for a lovely addition to the Chance Sisters canon.
Anne-you mentioned that reviews are welcome. I just posted a review of The Christmas Bride to Amazon. I’ll work on one later this evening for Goodreads. The is again for a lovely addition to the Chance Sisters canon.
I’ve already bought the ebook and read it today. It was a lovely read. What my sister calls a nice snack. Yay you have finally gotten it done and out during the Christmas season. With self publishing, Nov 9th is not too late for a Christmas book
As for reading Christmas books/stories. I very much enjoy them and if it is a book I’ve been wanting to read when I finally get it, any time of year is fine by me. Spring, Summer, Fall, Christmas.
Toby does deserve his own story…he was quite the character. Maybe in 10 years? When he grows up..
I’ve already bought the ebook and read it today. It was a lovely read. What my sister calls a nice snack. Yay you have finally gotten it done and out during the Christmas season. With self publishing, Nov 9th is not too late for a Christmas book
As for reading Christmas books/stories. I very much enjoy them and if it is a book I’ve been wanting to read when I finally get it, any time of year is fine by me. Spring, Summer, Fall, Christmas.
Toby does deserve his own story…he was quite the character. Maybe in 10 years? When he grows up..
I’ve already bought the ebook and read it today. It was a lovely read. What my sister calls a nice snack. Yay you have finally gotten it done and out during the Christmas season. With self publishing, Nov 9th is not too late for a Christmas book
As for reading Christmas books/stories. I very much enjoy them and if it is a book I’ve been wanting to read when I finally get it, any time of year is fine by me. Spring, Summer, Fall, Christmas.
Toby does deserve his own story…he was quite the character. Maybe in 10 years? When he grows up..
I’ve already bought the ebook and read it today. It was a lovely read. What my sister calls a nice snack. Yay you have finally gotten it done and out during the Christmas season. With self publishing, Nov 9th is not too late for a Christmas book
As for reading Christmas books/stories. I very much enjoy them and if it is a book I’ve been wanting to read when I finally get it, any time of year is fine by me. Spring, Summer, Fall, Christmas.
Toby does deserve his own story…he was quite the character. Maybe in 10 years? When he grows up..
I’ve already bought the ebook and read it today. It was a lovely read. What my sister calls a nice snack. Yay you have finally gotten it done and out during the Christmas season. With self publishing, Nov 9th is not too late for a Christmas book
As for reading Christmas books/stories. I very much enjoy them and if it is a book I’ve been wanting to read when I finally get it, any time of year is fine by me. Spring, Summer, Fall, Christmas.
Toby does deserve his own story…he was quite the character. Maybe in 10 years? When he grows up..
I think I was one of those who asked about a book for Marcus years ago when he made his first appearance. He was rather compelling, and it would be nice if some way around the 30,000 limit could be found – his personality deserves a bigger canvas on which to play.
I think I was one of those who asked about a book for Marcus years ago when he made his first appearance. He was rather compelling, and it would be nice if some way around the 30,000 limit could be found – his personality deserves a bigger canvas on which to play.
I think I was one of those who asked about a book for Marcus years ago when he made his first appearance. He was rather compelling, and it would be nice if some way around the 30,000 limit could be found – his personality deserves a bigger canvas on which to play.
I think I was one of those who asked about a book for Marcus years ago when he made his first appearance. He was rather compelling, and it would be nice if some way around the 30,000 limit could be found – his personality deserves a bigger canvas on which to play.
I think I was one of those who asked about a book for Marcus years ago when he made his first appearance. He was rather compelling, and it would be nice if some way around the 30,000 limit could be found – his personality deserves a bigger canvas on which to play.
Thanks so much, Teresa. New Christmas stories set in historical times don’t seem to be as widespread as they used to be. Luckily there are plenty of classics for our rereading pleasure.
Thanks so much, Teresa. New Christmas stories set in historical times don’t seem to be as widespread as they used to be. Luckily there are plenty of classics for our rereading pleasure.
Thanks so much, Teresa. New Christmas stories set in historical times don’t seem to be as widespread as they used to be. Luckily there are plenty of classics for our rereading pleasure.
Thanks so much, Teresa. New Christmas stories set in historical times don’t seem to be as widespread as they used to be. Luckily there are plenty of classics for our rereading pleasure.
Thanks so much, Teresa. New Christmas stories set in historical times don’t seem to be as widespread as they used to be. Luckily there are plenty of classics for our rereading pleasure.
Binnie, aren’t you a darling? Thank you for that lovely review and for taking the time and trouble to write it. I really appreciate it.
Binnie, aren’t you a darling? Thank you for that lovely review and for taking the time and trouble to write it. I really appreciate it.
Binnie, aren’t you a darling? Thank you for that lovely review and for taking the time and trouble to write it. I really appreciate it.
Binnie, aren’t you a darling? Thank you for that lovely review and for taking the time and trouble to write it. I really appreciate it.
Binnie, aren’t you a darling? Thank you for that lovely review and for taking the time and trouble to write it. I really appreciate it.
I’m chuckling at the “nice snack” comment, Vicki. One of the reasons I don’t read many short stories is because I’m only just getting into them, when they’re over. A novella is just long enough but of course if you’re loving the story and the characters and the setting, few books are ever long enough..
I’m, glad you enjoyed it, and also that you liked Toby. He was one of those characters who is a gift from the muse — he just sprang onto the page fully formed — with a duck. *g*
I’m chuckling at the “nice snack” comment, Vicki. One of the reasons I don’t read many short stories is because I’m only just getting into them, when they’re over. A novella is just long enough but of course if you’re loving the story and the characters and the setting, few books are ever long enough..
I’m, glad you enjoyed it, and also that you liked Toby. He was one of those characters who is a gift from the muse — he just sprang onto the page fully formed — with a duck. *g*
I’m chuckling at the “nice snack” comment, Vicki. One of the reasons I don’t read many short stories is because I’m only just getting into them, when they’re over. A novella is just long enough but of course if you’re loving the story and the characters and the setting, few books are ever long enough..
I’m, glad you enjoyed it, and also that you liked Toby. He was one of those characters who is a gift from the muse — he just sprang onto the page fully formed — with a duck. *g*
I’m chuckling at the “nice snack” comment, Vicki. One of the reasons I don’t read many short stories is because I’m only just getting into them, when they’re over. A novella is just long enough but of course if you’re loving the story and the characters and the setting, few books are ever long enough..
I’m, glad you enjoyed it, and also that you liked Toby. He was one of those characters who is a gift from the muse — he just sprang onto the page fully formed — with a duck. *g*
I’m chuckling at the “nice snack” comment, Vicki. One of the reasons I don’t read many short stories is because I’m only just getting into them, when they’re over. A novella is just long enough but of course if you’re loving the story and the characters and the setting, few books are ever long enough..
I’m, glad you enjoyed it, and also that you liked Toby. He was one of those characters who is a gift from the muse — he just sprang onto the page fully formed — with a duck. *g*