‘Tis the season for visits, parties, and soooo much delicious food! Who’s counting calories? Not me–though I willl try to work out or at least take a long walk every day. Exercise breaks and romance podcasts keep me sane when my calendar brims with To-Do’s. What’s your favorite self-care hack during the busy holiday season?

November has been a whirlwind month! I attended the 20Books Vegas Writers Conference at the Horseshoe Casino/Hotel on the Strip, and I’m not even close to done typing up my notes. I learned tons, especially about hot topics like direct sales and promoting on TikTok, but the best part of the conference is community. Writing is a solitary pursuit, and it’s so inspiring and energizing to spend time with other authors, sharing our challenges and victories.

Alas, my daughter and her husband will not be joining us for Thanksgiving as planned, as DD slipped and broke her ankle! Both DD and her DH are amazing cooks and were working up a delicious menu. We’ll have a delayed Vegas Thanksgiving as soon as she’s able to travel.

In the meantime, here’s what I’m bringing to our Thanksgiving gathering: Alton Brown’s amazing from-scratch Green Bean Casserole. You’ve never tasted greenie beanies this good!

Now through November 29, you can snap up an ebook copy of The Billionaire’s Christmas Castle for just 99 cents/pence from your favorite ebook retailer.

His billions can’t buy what he craves most—her love. Can a spoiled tycoon and a fiercely independent entrepreneur cross an ocean of differences to forge a love that lasts past the holidays? Come to Trappers Cove for an Over-40 Christmas beach town billionaire romance that’ll steam up your windows and warm your heart!

On Friday, December 1st and Saturday, December 2nd, join me and over 300 authors for a Secret Santa party on the Dangerously Dark Darlings Facebook group. To participate, you have to join the group. Hope to see you there!