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Susan Meier | Why I Write About Christmas…
October 3, 2013
Those of you who regularly read my books have probably noticed that I've had a
Christmas story out nearly every year. I love to write Christmas stories. The
entire time I'm working on the book, I'm immersed in a winter wonderland filled
with the scents of pine trees and baking cookies. Tinsel twinkles around me. I
get to choose imaginary trees. Decorate imaginary houses. See the red cheeks and
smiling faces of kids eager for Santa's arrival.
And I'm usually doing it in July!
But there are more than externals that happen around Christmas. There really is
more peace on earth and good will to men. People let down their guards a bit and
open doors for package-laden strangers. Others notice bigger needs and become
secret Santas. And still others need for someone to notice their struggle and
just reach out a hand.
That's what happens in Clark and Althea's story, SINGLE DAD'S CHRISTMAS MIRACLE.
Dreading going home to make peace with her past and her abusive father, Althea
takes the job as Clark Beaumont's son's tutor, fifty miles short of her
destination to earn a little extra cash, but also to get her bearings. She
quickly sees that the little family is struggling. Clark's wife was killed in an
automobile accident and his kids are lonely, longing for motherly love. When she
provides it and Clark's life begins to right again, he finally sees what's been
obvious all along. He likes her. Oh, heck, he more than likes her.
But even though he allowed her to help him, her shame of her past keeps her from
allowing him to return the favor.
Against a backdrop of snow twinkling in moonlight, gaudy wreaths chosen by
Clark's kids and a dog who is too excited to behave, these two don't just have
wounds to be healed. They have choices make and lots of them aren't as easy as
explaining to a four-year-old how Santa gets into your house when you have no
fireplace.
Christmas books are a chance to blend inexhaustible happiness with unbearable
pain and have characters come out on the other side whole, happy, rid of the old
hurts and ready to face the promise of a brighter tomorrow.
THAT'S why I write Christmas stories. There is no season, no holiday, brimming
with such wonderful promise. A chance to warm hearts for sure. But also a chance
to remind us all to count our blessings.
And speaking of blessings we're giving away a few copies of KISSES ON HER CHRISTMAS LIST
, a book that was a 4-1/2 star, top pick from RT magazine the year it was
released!
Just comment below to be entered!
Shannon's Christmas Wish List 1. A gorgeous billionaire to buy her store...enter Rory Wallace—swoon! 2. The magic of Christmas...Rory and his little girl need to know that it still
exists. 3. Willpower...because kissing Rory under the mistletoe would be a Very Bad Idea. Shannon Raleigh can't believe that both Rory Wallace and his little girl dislike
Christmas so much and she's determined to make her favorite season as magical as
possible! But working with handsome Rory every day proves challenging, because
Shannon finds herself longing for Christmas kisses with the man she can never
have.... Happy Reading
Susan Meier
Comments
41 comments posted.
Re: Susan Meier | Why I Write About Christmas…
I love Christmas stories! I guess I love Christmastime in general. My
husband and I became engaged on Christmas Eve and were married a
little over a year later, just after Christmas. Your book sounds lovely, and
the cover is beautiful! Congratulations and thanks for the chance to win!!!
(Linda Brennan 1:33am October 1, 2013)
Christmas is a happy time of year. This book has a warm
loving cover. I enjoy holiday stories . Thank you for the chance to win.
(Barbara Wells 11:18am October 1, 2013)
I love Christmas stories and your tongue in cheek writing style is pretty festive too!
(Darci Paice 2:39am October 3, 2013)
I love the christmas stories i always love reading and also
watching the christmas love stories on tv HALLMARK CHANNEL,
ABC FAMILY the stories are so much fun to read and so heart
warming
(Denise Smith 7:02am October 3, 2013)
I love to read Christmas romances and this one is on the top of my list. Thanks for a great giveaway!
(Bonnie Capuano 8:11am October 3, 2013)
I love Christmas - and books about Christmas - all year round. Thanks for the chance to win your book. It looks delightful. Merry Christmas to all - throughout the year.
(Nancy Reynolds 9:32am October 3, 2013)
Looking forward to reading this...
(Carrie Conley 9:35am October 3, 2013)
Christmas stories bring joy and hope to those who need an exta dose to those who are low on Christmas spirit. I suppose I fall into that category this morning. Without going into detail, this is going to be a pretty bleak Christmas for us. I just had a bombshell dropped on me while I was trying to read and enjoy your posting, and it's pretty hard to stay upbeat and write something positive. As hard as I've tried to do things for others this year, I'm going to have to step it up a notch, and find every Christmas book I can to boost my spirits and push the negativitity to a back burner, where it can sit and stew!! I'm really tired of it!! Have a wonderful Holiday, and I'm looking forward to reading your book!! It sounds like a sweet story that will lift anyone's spirits, including mine!!
(Peggy Roberson 9:39am October 3, 2013)
Every man has wished he was a billionaire!
(Richard Proctor 10:11am October 3, 2013)
I love a good Christmas book, & this one sounds really good!
(Maria Proctor 10:23am October 3, 2013)
Christmas stories are always so cozy to read with a cup of cocoa and a log fire. I love them! This sounds like Rory will be having a wonderful Christmas!
(Vennie Martinisi 10:26am October 3, 2013)
Great blog today! Thanks for being here, your bok sounds good I can't wait to read it. This is my favorite time of the year Harlequin starts putting out all their Christmas romances I love getting them every year
Penney
(Penney Wilfort 10:54am October 3, 2013)
I love Christmas stories all year round... they always give me this wonderful feeling when I read them...
(Colleen Conklin 12:51pm October 3, 2013)
I love reading Christmas stories. It is a yearly tradition for me to read nothing but Christmas-themed books over the holidays.
(Cheryl Castings 1:59pm October 3, 2013)
My Christmas starts early, because I work retail. We have
already set up our 10 Christmas trees at my store. Most of my
co-workers will do anything to avoid decorating them, but I
volunteer every year. I love Christmas.
(Mary Kelley 3:35pm October 3, 2013)
Christmas is my favorite time if year....family, friends, loves ones....a special
time.......I love reading Christmas stories.....just kinda puts you in the
mood....I love the cover of your book, so happy and romantic
(Jan Capstick 3:51pm October 3, 2013)
How I wish the holiday feelings could be sustained the whole year through! I do my best to retain the spirit of the holidays and maintain goodwill toward my fellow human beings. When that's not possible, say, when a day is particularly challenging, I'll turn to holiday romance stories.
(Christine LaRue 4:44pm October 3, 2013)
Christmas stories are so wonderful. I always get excited when Christmas books start coming out. Thank you for the chance to be a winner!
(Melanie Backus 5:11pm October 3, 2013)
I know your books are awesome but for some true joy, try A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg.
(Susan Coster 5:27pm October 3, 2013)
I love Christmas stories and look forward to reading them every year.
(Marcy Shuler 6:17pm October 3, 2013)
I love reading Christmas stories and look forward to reading yours this year and rereading it in the future.
(Carol Woodruff 6:40pm October 3, 2013)
I always save all the Christmas books that I buy or win during the year to read during the holidays--my favorite time of the year.
(Sue Farrell 7:05pm October 3, 2013)
I love Christmas stories for the simple fact it's the only time
I actually read, and enjoy, sappy love stories, lol.
(Vicki Hancock 7:06pm October 3, 2013)
I like Christmas stories.
(Susan Falkler 7:20pm October 3, 2013)
Christmas stories are always heartwarming.
(Rita Wray 7:50pm October 3, 2013)
Wow, Congrats on your new book: KISSES ON HER CHRISTMAS
LIST. Yes, I love to read Christmas stories. Sometimes it is
hard for me because my Mother and Sister both passed away a
month before Christmas in 1995. Since then, I am trying to
cope and my Dad passed away in 2007. It is only me and my
husband so it is mostly just another day for me. I am
thankful to GOD and Jesus Christ for saving all of us and
that is my main thought around the Holidays. I would love to
win and read your new book this Fall before the Holidays!
Thank You very much. Cecilia CECE
(Cecilia Dunbar Hernandez 8:46pm October 3, 2013)
I love Christmas stories! They are some of my very favorites! Thank you so much for the opportunity to win a copy of KISSES ON HER CHRISTMAS LIST. I am keeping my fingers crossed!!
(Britney Adams 9:00pm October 3, 2013)
Book sounds great. Love to read Christmas stories because you have such a good feeling after you finish.
(Sheila True 9:24pm October 3, 2013)
The stories of Christmas usually all end on a happy note and
get me in the right frame of mind for the holidays. I look
forward every year for the new stories to come out and this
year is no different. Thanks for the intro...
(Sandie White 9:24pm October 3, 2013)
I really love Christmas romance stories. Kisses on Her Christmas List definitely sounds like my kind of book, and I would greatly appreciate being the recipient of this contest. Thank you, Lynne
(Lynne Mauro 9:25pm October 3, 2013)
I always read Christmas stories just to get in the mood. Yes, I am a sad case because I keep looking the good in people and often get burned. Isn't that what Christmas is all about?
(Kai Wong 9:26pm October 3, 2013)
love reading Christmas themed books
(Nancy Owens 9:42pm October 3, 2013)
I love christmas stories. Thanks for a chance to win your own.
(Amy Milne 10:05pm October 3, 2013)
Every year I ask for George Clooney, and do I get him? Only in my dreams....
Loved your "Maid", Oh Babies, and Stand-In Mom books, and would love to try this one too. Thanks for the chance.
(Elaine Seymour 10:10pm October 3, 2013)
Christmas themed books always leave a warm feeling in my
heart. Keep writing!
(Rosemary Arellano 10:15pm October 3, 2013)
I think Christmas stories touch everyone's heart. I know they touch mine.
(Cheryl English 10:15pm October 3, 2013)
I'd love an early Christmas present! ;)
(Cherie Durbin 9:43am October 4, 2013)
I love Christmas stories all year long.
(Shirley Thomas 10:41am October 4, 2013)
I love Christmas stories, and always look forward to them this
time of year
(Janet Martin 8:18pm October 4, 2013)
Christmas stories are way up on my list of favorites.
(Mary Preston 11:44pm October 4, 2013)
Christmas stories and holiday ones put a smile on my face.
It's a special time of year where traditions are made and kept
according to what works for your family.
(Alyson Widen 5:41pm October 31, 2013)
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