Happy New Year’s Eve!
I wish you all a very happy and prosperous 2026, and may all of our dreams come true!
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Sarah Munro’s Flu Tea
I can’t wait for New Year’s, but I’m also hoping that will all the celebrating no one gets sick. Just in case, though, I have all the ingredients on hand for this Flu Tea that can help you fight the flu at the first sign of symptoms.
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A Tale of Two Kings
As the seasons turn, so does an ancient story about the Holly King and the Oak King, a myth of light and shadow, growth and rest, and the quiet promise that the light always returns.
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Last of the Christmas Romances
It’s a quiet week of rest, reflection, and reading. So it’s a perfect time to grab the last of the free/.99 holiday novellas and anthologies.
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A Poinsettia for Christmas
The history of poinsettias at Christmastime is rooted in a legend of young girl from Mexico filled with symbolism, culture, and long, difficult journey to South Carolina.
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The Hungry {Romance} Writer: Best Christmas Cheeseball
This is the best Christmas Cheeseball ever, and it’s super easy to make and it’s always a hit with guests. And this is the perfect time of year to share it with friends and family.
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Merry Christmas Said the Spider
Merry Christmas! I love stories about this season, but this tale about the faith of a baby spider is my favorite. I hope you enjoy it–and the day–as well.
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The 1914 Christmas Truce: The Day War Paused for Peace
The real story behind the 1914 Christmas Truce, when German and Allied soldiers paused World War I to share carols, exchange gifts, and even play an impromptu soccer match in No Man’s Land, is an extraordinary moment of peace that still inspires us today.
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All About the Christmas Stocking
I still love getting Christmas stockings, and I especially love the origins of this tradition, from ancient legends to modern traditions and why we still hang them by the fireplace today.
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When Christmas Gets Scary
Christmas is a wonderful time of year, but it can sometimes get scary with the eerie Alpine tradition of Krampusnacht. It’s the night when Krampus—a horned, fearsome creature—emerges to punish misbehaving children.
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A Dark, Dark Day and Night
The longest night of the year, the Winter Solstice, begins tonight. And for centuries, people have celebrated and hoped for an early spring and a return of the light.
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A Very Bookish Christmas Party
Tonight we’re having a Christmas Party in the Bourbon, Book Boyfriends, and Bad Decisions Facebook Group. There will be fun, games, and free books, and I hope you can join us.
