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December 6, 2023

Solstice Musings

From an older version of my brain, to yours.

Change is hard, y'all!

Friends, it's me, I promise. As I mentioned in November's sendout, I've switched platforms for my monthly newsletter and I'm learning the ropes. I'm also in the home stretch of drafting my latest book, so there's a lot goin' on up here in the ole brainpan these days. Lemme run through some stuff, though, while I'm here...

screen cap of my playlist image, dated Sunday December 3 at 4:26pm MT, of the single Last Christmas by Wham, including a lovely album cover photo of Andrew Ridgely and George Michael with excellent 80s hair
Yep, I'm already in the vaunted halls of Whamhalla

My family's tradition is to put up our Cmas tree the first weekend in December, while we partake in hot cocoa and cookies, and listen to alllll the holiday playlists. I personally also like to take part in Whamageddon, wherein one tries to make it as far as possible into December before they hear "Last Christmas" by Wham. This usually includes at malls, stores, on the radio, and streaming playlists. As you can see, I travelled to Whamhalla (ie.,heard the song) Dec. 3rd, while we put up the tree. It was brief, but oh how glorious!

Come join us!

poster for DC Noir at the Bar hosted by E.A. Aymar, with authors Amina Akhtar, Sara DiVello, Jennifer Anne Gordon, James Grady, Tara Laskowski, and yours truly with a custom cocktail from Chantal Tseng
See the date? This is why this newsletter is pre-middle of the month!

I have one more public appearance this year and it's in 4 days!

Please come share in some crime reading fun and maybe pick up some new reads.

E.A. Aymar is an incredible host and I know we're going to have a helluva time! Registration is free, too: https://www.crowdcast.io/c/dcnoir2023

Solstice Wishes

As the longest night nears, I wish us all the space and opportunity to slow down, to stop, to take stock of our accomplishments, and to nurture our dreams.

Let's all ring out this year and welcome 2024 with love and warmth, joy and laughter.

Thanks for joining me on this journey.

closeup of two Cmas tree ornaments, one red and one blue
Look at these vintage baubles! They're 2 of the last dozen or so from a set I've had in my family since the 1970s. Honest-to-goodness silvered glass! Happy holidays, friends!

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