“I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring.”
David Bowie
2022 was a bit of a year, wasn’t it, Peeps?
I can, hand on heart, say that I didn’t think things could get harder than 2020 and even 2021, but how wrong was I?
There were good, great times, but equally, I have had to face some of the toughest situations in my life, too.
Still, we got to the end, and, here we are, embarking on another year.
Another year where my son will make me the mother of an adult… gulp! And book baby 2 will be born, too…
I have plenty of hopes, which I will keep alive in my mind. I won’t start a bucket list of things to do this year because I find that never works… but, I’ll be back in a short while with my Word Of The Year, 2023, where I let you know exactly what I want to do next year!
So enjoy your day, Peeps, and may this be a wonderful year for us all!
“May you be proud of the work you do, the person you are tand the difference you make.”
Anon
The first Sunday of the holidays, and exactly a week to Christmas!
I won’t lie. I am relieved the holidays are here. It’s been a tough term from September up to now, peppered with huge ups and downs.
The children were ready for the break, my team were ready for the break, and I was definitely ready!
It’s a tougher time this year for many families with the cost of living crisis going on, and yet families still found it in their hearts to stretch to gifts for the staff looking after their children.
I was touched, and even more so this year, all things considered.
A card would suffice, over even a Merry Christmas at the door, but still, we left feeling spoilt.
And I am filled with gratitude. 🙏🏽
I have to give a special shout-out to my Secret Santa who gave me a beautiful plaque for my writing room too! It is already up, in pride of place!
Now we just need to prepare for the big day itself. I still have presents to buy and foodie bits to purchase. Christmas Day will be with the in-laws, then Pops and Mum are coming on Boxing Day for a few days, so I will cook a round two Christmas dinner for when they are here!
So, tell me, are you finished and prepared for Christmas, yet??
I’m still in bed, trying to rest up as best I can… Because we only have a week left of school, and though it’s the last week of term, and filled with festive fun, I am also battling a horrid cold, and I cannot be off!
I felt much better yesterday evening, and went out with friends for dinner, but woke up with a sore throat still very much there, an achy ear, and a bin full of tissues by my side.
Hubby Dearest is just about recovering from his lurgy.
Lil Princess left one virus behind the other week, but has a cough again now, which sounds like what I’m battling with.
Only Lil Man, and Sonu Singh appear to be healthy…
Yes, the Christmas feeling this year, is definitely ill!
So, tell me, have you kept safe from these horrid bugs that are doing the rounds?
“A new book is like a friend that I have yet to meet.”
Abraham Lincoln
Yes, Spidey, it’s bookish again this week!
So, if you missed any of my myriad posts across social media yesterday (if so, where were you?!?!) I had the book cover reveal for book two of the Rishtay Series, Straight As A Jalebi!
This has been another labour of love for me.
When I wrote Marriage Unarranged, I never, in my dreams, thought it would become anything more than that one book they say we all have inside of us. And yet, here I am with a series on my hands! The characters were so close to my heart, and they all wanted their stories written, so I complied! The second one is written, and the third has been started. Who knows if a fourth will end up coming out!
However, the difference with this second one is that there is a major part of the plot with which I have no personal experience. It is always hard to write in that situation, however, I needed to write this story. To help me out, I have had a couple of specific sensitivity readers read the manuscript, to make sure I have health with all aspects of the story in a sensitive, realistic manner. So far feedback has been extremely positive!
Micro Blurb
Who knew that an innocent trip to India in the year 2000 would have such an impact on his life?
Sunny had only gone as a chaperone for his sister and her best friend, and to attend to a few business matters while out there.
He ends up with a deal that will change the shape of his professional future, and possibly his personal one, too. But how would he be able to explain that to his family, who are gearing up to get him married off?
The road to love isn’t always straight…
But, for now, let me share the cover with you here. Please let me know what you think of it!
Straight As A Jalebi is out on 1st June,2023, to coincide with Pride Month!
And, if you remember for last week, today is the day I am in the My Book Friends Group with a giveaway, if you are interested. in joining! There are lots of other authors there, too!
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CALLING ALL BOOK LOVERS! JOIN THE FUN with LOADS OF AUTHOR GIVEAWAYS on December 4th as over 50 authors will be visiting with readers in the Season of Giving Bookapalooza! Don’t forget to join us in My Book Friends. #MBFBookapalooza2022 https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbookfriends/
GIVEAWAYS ALL DAY! FREE BOOKS, I SAY! TELL YOUR READER FRIENDS!
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Be sure and click over to the group, answer the easy questions, and you’re in. You won’t want to miss this event on Sunday, so join us TODAY.
So, tell me, will you be joining us in the My Book Friends Group?
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