By Caroline Clemmons
Fall has finally arrived in North Central Texas. It’s true we don’t get the glorious changing colors of New England or the mountains. However, things are viewed from a personal perspective.
Hero and I grew up on the West Texas plains in a part of town that had once been cotton fields. Each house built in our area came with the five shrubs and one tree required by FHA. Having large oak trees in our yard and neighborhood now seems heavenly to us.
Although I’ve traveled more than I ever dreamed I’d be able to, I’ve never made it to New England. I’ve watched movies set there with careful observation. I’m certain I’d have fun touring the small towns.
We have a trio of water colors done by a New England artist, the mother of a former neighbor. Mrs. E. Van Liew regaled me with tales of the lovely changing seasons of her hometown in Vermont. I really wanted to visit there in fall. Sigh.
My husband’s maternal ancestors helped settle Rhode Island and New England. The genealogist in me wanted to visit those places. We don’t travel far these days due to health concerns. I love traveling via books, though. We can each travel anywhere in a book, can’t we?
I’ll bet you see where I’m going with this, don’t you? Nine friends and I have a lovely anthology, CHRISTMAS COMES TO DICKENS, which is available for preorder now and will release on Monday, October 26 for only 99 cents. We’re proud of this group of entertaining novellas filled with the Christmas spirit!
Dickens is a quaint New England town bustling with excitement and anticipation for the upcoming Christmas holiday. There's the annual tree lighting in the town square, a snowman building contest, ice skating on the pond, caroling, horse drawn sleigh rides, and more.
Dickens offers an abundance of heartfelt wishes, a few much needed miracles, and even a touch of magic. Families reunite, new friends are made, and old flames take a second chance at happiness. All while celebrating this most joyful time of the year.
Creating my story, HOLIDAY HEARTS, was such fun work. I usually write historical romance but enjoy the occasional venture into contemporary. I’ve never enjoyed writing anything contemporary as much as this novella. I was actually sorry when the story ended and I had to leave my friends, the characters. I hope readers love them as much as I do—oh, except for mean girl Celia, of course.
Here’s the Universal link https://books2read.com/DickensChristmas
As a special treat, we have IT’S A DICKENS OF A COOKIE recipe book FREE and available NOW! The book includes 20 cookie recipes with a little about each author and her book. All of the recipes sound delicious! Here is the Universal link https://books2read.com/dickens-cookie
Wherever you live, I hope you’re enjoying Fall and looking forward to the upcoming holidays.
Be well. Be safe. Be happy.
Caroline, I hope you get to New England. One of my cousins has a home in Rhode Island within walking distance of the beach. Beautiful there. She deep sea fishes too. Best of luck with the book. Love the cover.
ReplyDeleteI would love to see there for myself.
DeleteLove, love New England, especially in the fall. I am sure Christmas Comes to Dickens will be a Dickens of an anthology. Already ordered it and can't wait to read all of the stories written by my Gem friends.
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy it, Marcia. I love all the stories.
DeleteNew England is beautiful!! I'm sure Dickens is a wonderful place!
ReplyDeleteDickens is my chance to visit New England.
DeleteI LOVE reading about your backstory for Dickens, Caroline! I'm ready to play tour guide whenever you and Hero can make the trip!
ReplyDeleteI'm ready to have you as my guide, Kathy. I know I'd love every minute.
DeleteDickens is the town we all long to visit over the holidays.
ReplyDeleteDickens is a place where I'd enjoy living.
DeleteI love your post. And I love New England, too. Can't wait for the anthology to release.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Liz. Only a few more days before release!
DeleteThis is great! Can't wait to snuggle with these stories!
ReplyDeleteKara, that sounds lovely, doesn't it?
DeleteCaroline, I was born and raised in Massachusetts, went to college in Boston and lived in Connecticut until we moved to NC two years ago. My husband's family is from Vermont and my mother-in-law lived on Cape Cod. Most of my family still lives in Western Mass where I grew up. If you ever need research, let me know. I'll be happy to help. Jo-Ann Verlik, Author. You can contact me at jrobertsauthor@yahoo.com.
ReplyDeleteJo-Ann, thank you for the generous offer! Best wishes!
ReplyDeleteI have the cookie recipe book and pre-ordered the anthology. Can't wait to read it!
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