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December 2011


 A Potpourri of Thoughts for the Holidays

I greet the holiday season with equal amounts of dread and delight. Dread because there's so much to do beyond the usual load. Delight because I love the scents, sights, and sounds that fill the house with cheer. And even though our kids consider us the most boring people on earth, I enjoy having them around for a couple of days. It's also a terrific excuse to bake—something I rarely get to do these days.

Looking for a last minute gift for someone who owns an e-reader? Backlist eBooks will be having a $0.99 sale from December 23rd to January 9th. You'll find many backlist titles from your favorite authors on sale. Among the sale titles, look for A Little Christmas Magic and Silver Shadows.

As an introvert, I'd much rather cocoon myself in my office and write all day, but I've ventured a trembling toe into the cyber-social world and opened a Twitter account. You can click on the icon to follow me.

Here's a quick and tasty recipe to set out last minute or bring in a decorative dish as a hostess gift.

CANDIED NUT SPREAD

1 cup Neufchatel cheese, softened
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup candied nuts, chopped—pecans or walnuts work well

Combine all the ingredients and mix well. Serve with graham cracker sticks or crispy wheat crackers.

May the wonders of the season fill your home with comfort, joy—and love!

Happy Holidays!

Until next time, keep reading!

Sylvie