The Holiday that wasn't.. by Peggy Jaeger

 Let me say, first off, that 2020 is not a year I shall look back upon with undiluted pleasure. That phrase sound familiar? I'm not the first one to say it...

In a year that brought us Covid 19, the George Floyd and Breonna Taylor murders, Portland, death-causing hurricanes and wildfires, the loss of my adored brother-in-law, and an election that divided this already tortured nation, 2020 is a year I am putting in the books right now. 

The two shining spots in an otherwise dark year is that my daughter - whose wedding was already postponed twice due to Covid - decided to have a scaled down ceremony in September. In a very Covid-cautious, limited number of guests ceremony, she married the man who has stood by her side through thick, thin and everything in between.

And, after asking for 21 years, Hubby finally agreed to adopting a dog. We were blessed when Maple Leaf came into our home and hearts in September as well.

I have to be honest and tell you I didn't even decorate this year. No tree. No Cookie swap because of Covid. No baking.

So, starting today ( 4 days early) I am looking toward 2021.

I've got a lot going on during this next 365 day cycle and I sincerely hope the pandemic isn't on the agenda!

First, I've got the release of the next 2 books in my Romantic Suspense Lite series, A PRIDE OF BROTHERS. Up first will be Aiden, then Dylan. I love these guys sososo much and it's been fun finding them women who compliment - and torture them! - them, in every way.

My next indie book, part of the Uptown Girl series, will be titled HIS UPTOWN GIRL and stars Phillipa Doubletree from WOKE fame. This one is tugging at my heartstrongs because Phil is so guarded and has been hurt so badly by her lousy ex that I have to make sure her hero is worthy of her. This is a mock up of the cover ( not sure I'm using it yet!!)

I'm starting a new series based on my Match Made in Heaven one, titled HEAVEN'S MATCHMAKER. It stars Olivia Joyner the town matchmaker as she helps people find their HEA. In the final book in the series I'm hoping she finds her own!

In October, the FALL IN LOVE NEW ENGLAND Readers and Romance Writers's conference will be taking place and I am already registered as a participating author. I had to bow out this year due to Covid concerns after I received treatment for skin cancer. My derm guy was concerned since I was already immunocompromised, that it would be worrisome for me to be around anymore than 2 people at a time. So next year I am going with gangbusters!!

So, I hope the New Year finds you busy, happy, Covid-free, and vaccinated ( I had to put that one in because I'm a nurse!!)

Bless you all, and here's a gentle reminder why I write such sappy blog pieces at times: I truly believe everyone deserves their own Happily Ever After.

See you next year~ Peg

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