Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Friends!
Looking back on the year, I thought I’d mention a few of the books that I found noteworthy: The Book of Charlie, which I featured in my April blog, Jesse Sutano’s delightful Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers, and the often heart-wrenching The Women by Kristen Hannah. When I started reading The Women, I wasn’t sure I wanted to relive the Vietnam era. It was an eye-opening account of the war from a nurse’s perspective–the first of its kind. I’m also posting a review on Goodreads of Enduring Promise for a friend, Susanna Lane. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7079653439. I’d love to hear what books were special for you.
In the midst of celebrating the holidays I have a great opportunity to be a guest on a podcast Rendezvous with a Writer. Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell are the hosts and chat live with creators of the written word, including authors, poets, and songwriters. I’m on the day after Christmas, the 26th, at 8 pm CST in the first time slot 8:00-8:12 pm talking about Lila’s Journey. It can be heard and seen live here https://www.facebook.com/rendezvouswithawriter/ and here: https://www.facebook.com/rendezvouswithawriter/ I know how busy it is at Christmas and the day or two after the interview, I will post the links to the video and audio podcasts on my Facebook page and my website so you can catch it later.
Our family is scattered for the holidays this year, so I’m posting a patchwork of photos. Everyone is busy with work and school and retirement!
I looked through my holiday photos and found this one from the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City. It comes with best wishes from our family to yours for a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year.
I’ll leave you with one of my favorite Christmas carols as I did last year, “Hark the Herald Angels Sing.” Enjoy Three Irish Tenors.
I look forward to more adventures together in the coming year. Until next time . . .
Hi Jane,
Great to hear from you and learn of all your writings/publishing activities. It’s wonderful how you’ve found your passion and are developing it so well.
Jane, Merry Christmas to you and your family. It has been a blessing to know you. May you have rich blessings in the coming New Year & continued success with your writing.
Deborah
Jane you inspire me on so many levels. Keep writing! I miss you but am thrilled to see how God is using your gofts ! Soli Deo Gloria – Robyn H