Still waiting - and an interview

I love Christmas – and of course I’m still waiting on it! January 5^th is Christmas this year and I’m like a five-year-old peeping up the chimney every few minutes. We have had some Christmas already. We spent Christmas Eve with Nick’s family and it was a good one. I think everyone is doing all right.

My sister and BIL came on Christmas evening and I fixed dinner for them and one of Mollie’s old friends. Mollie will be flying cross country mid-January to be in this girl’s wedding. We had a great time, too much food, but it was fun.

I’m hoping some of you got some Amazon gift cards and I’m taking today to remind you of Cassie’s latest book, Cassie’s Life. Having it come out right at Thanksgiving wasn’t my preferred time. There’s a lot going on then. But if you have a little time now and maybe a gift card to use I hope you’ll give it, or any of my books, a try. If you’re still not convinced check out what Ella had to say about it. If you’ve read the book, or plan to, and if you like it, I hope you’ll consider leaving a review on Amazon. You can do it anonymously if you like.

Meanwhile here is an interview I did for Blushing when it came out.

When did you know you wanted to be an author?

It was a long fight. I loved making up stories in my head, but writing them? That sounded like work. You must know grammar, spelling, tense, even how to type! All I wanted to do was make up stories. But my characters wouldn’t leave me alone. They insisted I sit down and write their stories. Nearly a dozen years ago, I finally gave in.

What is your writing day like?

It’s great now that I’m retired. I get up, eat a bite of breakfast while I watch GMA and check my blogs and my emails. Then I make a cup of coffee and head to my sun room/ writing room. I gently shove the cats far enough aside to get to the key board and have at it. Often I’m staring into space or even have my eyes closed as I watch and listen to a scene unfold in front of me. Then I simply write what I’ve seen and heard.

Why do you enjoy writing series?

Many of my characters have been with me most of my life. These imaginary friends of mine didn’t go away when I grew up. I know them, I love them, and I still find their stories interesting. As a reader, I love series. I love getting to know a character, their friends, their whole lifestyle and see how they react in different situations that life throws at them.

When you finally win that big lottery, what’s your first purchase?

I want that beautiful mountain cabin. I want a large deck with a view down into the valley. I want to enjoy the cool mountain breeze in the summer and to sit inside by a big fire and watch the snow come down in the winter. I think this would be the perfect spot for my husband and me to live out our days.

What do you love most about books?

To reference Star Trek – it’s the closest we’re going to come to a combination transporter/holodeck. With books, I can go anywhere, be anybody, do anything. I can have a new adventure every day, or I can go back and relive a favorite over and over. Books are magic.

What books would sit beside Cassie’s Life and the Cassie’s Space series and the Cal’s Law series on a shelf at the bookstore?

My books should be firmly between ‘How to Improve Your Marriage’ and ‘Fifty Shades of Gray.’ I think a little spanking could improve many humdrum marriages, and that more people should give it a try. I’d want it next to Fifty Shades because that’s the only title many of the readers I’m looking for have ever heard. While Fifty Shades hasn’t been listed under great literature, the stories certainly intrigued many people and got them to consider reading spanking stories. I think they would like my characters and their lifestyle very much.

There are many different types of books even within the spanking genre, what is your favorite?

I enjoy most spanking fiction. I’ll read about spanking in historical stories, cowboy stories, paranormal stories, science fiction and occasionally stories about sex clubs with dark dungeons. But my all-time favorites are the stories that could really happen. These are the stories I enjoy reading and writing. I like exploring how spanking could be incorporated into a real marriage. Could this be your neighbor’s life style, maybe your boss, or maybe even you?

Whether you are reading my books or ones by someone else – please read!

Merry Christmas and thank you

I do want to wish everyone that comes by here a very Merry Christmas. I hope everyone gets to spend time with their
 family enjoying what ever holiday you celebrate.

But I also want to thank everyone who drops by here to read. It brings me great joy to see how many people drop by each day and I love it when you comment too. Many of you have been with me for a long time and that means more to me than you can know.

God bless you all!

I have to keep up.

I jumped in and did the meme early so I missed out on some good questions. I don’t like to miss out so I’m including these today.

Sunny's Question - Do you open presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?

This answer should be simple, but it’s not. We’ve always

done Christmas with Nick’s family on Christmas Eve. This was established long before I joined the family. Then for most of my married life we had our Christmas morning for our kids here at home with my parents coming over for breakfast. Then we alternated years going to my sister’s Christmas afternoon or them coming here.

Now kids are scattered – and who gave permission for that, I’d like to know!

Christmas Eve is still with Nick’s family but now we don’t open much on Christmas morning. My sister and BIL come Christmas evening as they return from seeing their grandchild. We’ll have a Christmas dinner and open our gifts to one another.

‘Real’ Christmas is whenever the boys come from New York. This year it’s Jan 5^th. We’ll do Christmas when Mollie gets here after work that day.

That made me tired just thinking about it all! But it is fun.

  

Abby's Question - Do you have a favorite Christmas decoration?

Another toughie. I have those the kids made when they were little. But Nick gave me this one and I really do love it. When you look inside the fire is flickering and a couple sits cozy on the couch.

Katie's Question - Pick something to talk to your spouse/partner about, related to spanky business during the holidays. What would it be?

Since Mollie has come with her gift of goodies from her kids, her love of cooking and the extra meals in our near future – I don’t think I’ll bring up spanking during the season.

Terpsichore's Question - Do you enjoy listening to Christmas music? Do you have a favorite song?

I do love to listen and I really love all Christmas songs. But I guess my favorite is ‘What Child is This?’

Amy Lynn - Do you have any home remedies to help a girl get over her cough and cold?

Yes! I saw someone suggest this on TV when everyone was talking about Hillary’s cough when she needed to campaign. Breath in deep through your nose and then forcefully blow the air out of your mouth – almost like you’re whistling. It’s

not a cure, but I’ve found it’s really helpful at times.

Also for me sipping on a carbonated drink helps, while sipping water makes my cough worse.

Ronnie - a.) colored or white lights? b.) your worst present?

We have colored lights on our tree now, but I love colored lights too.

Worse present? When I was 11, 12, and 13 one aunt gave me a full slip each year. I could not imagine a duller gift and I never wore slips anyway!

Rosie - Fairy or star on top of the tree?

We used to have an angel but I haven’t found her yet this year.

Meredith - What is planned for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners?

There’s supposed to be a plan? I’m frying chicken when my sister comes, because she like my chicken. That’s about as far as I’ve planned. It’s a little more difficult when the boys come because Collin is a vegetarian.

My Question - Has your Christmas tree ever fallen down?

No, but we did have it up in the play pen when the kids were toddlers.