Holiday Madness isn’t ALL About Shopping

For those of you who don’t have children, or ones with grown children who don’t remember, one of the hardest elements of the holidays for me is my children. Now, don’t get me wrong. I LOVE my daughters with absolutely everything in me. But I sometimes wonder how much easier life might be if I wasn’t a parent (or married).

Rather than four wish lists for four picky little girls there would be just one. All for me. I could spend all of my cash on books, books and more books (with some chocolate thrown in). I could brave Black Friday for me alone! And if I didn’t find the hottest item right then, I could just order it without having to worry about it not arriving on time for the big day, because I would already know it’s coming.

Once I got the baking going I could have all of the cookies. Upset stomach be damned, I wouldn’t have to worry about grubby little fingers getting into my chocolate chips, marshmallows or gingerbread. I could have every single lemon bar all to myself and instead of individual snicker doodles I’d just spread the batter over the whole pan!

On Christmas morning I could sleep in! Who cares if Santa arrives at midnight or ten AM? I could sleep in till noon then make my way to the tree in my pajamas (oh wait, I already do that) and all of the gifts would be for me. That means I wouldn’t have to worry about reading labels because it wouldn’t matter.

Of course, that means there would be no infectious giggles over spilled cookie dough. There would be no thrill over finding the exact toy the little one just HAS to have. There would be no smile of joy to bring me to full wakefulness in the wee hours of Christmas morning. And there would really be no satisfaction in the all the hard work that goes into making it one of the most memorable days of the year. I know a lot of people complain about others not knowing the reason for the season, but regardless of your beliefs so long as you spread joy, share love and remember you’re not the center of the universe on at least that one day, then I think you know what the Holiday Spirit is all about.

From my crazy family to yours, HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!!!

And here’s a Christmas present from me to one lucky winner, leave a comment to win a Missy Jane coffee mug. It’s perfect for hot chocolate!

-Missy Jane
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Here’s a taste of Missy Jane’s newest release:

The sun’s not the only thing that’s too hot to handle.

President Vardin isn’t the first vampire politician to make empty promises. Humans can work at night, he says. Humans will be safe on the streets, he says. It’s all bull. I’m still stuck on day shift at Langley’s Round The Clock Emporium, trying to earn enough to live from night to night.

If I thought the sun’s harsh rays had turned society upside down, watch what happens when I witness a murder in the alley. The police keep bombarding me with questions until a detective with a bad attitude walks in and takes over. He’s unbelievably hot, way out of my league, and way, way out of my comfort zone. Because he’s the one thing I fear most. A vampire.

Then I learn why the police seem so interested in me. My ex-husband is drawing a series of murders in his new comics. I’m in every one of them, and it looks like I’m supposed to be the last victim. The detective’s interest in my past—and his protective instincts—are bordering on unprofessional, but I can’t seem to bring myself to care.

Because the last place I should want to be is the safest place on earth…a vampire’s embrace.

Product Warnings
If you like your vampires sparkly and emotional, don’t read this book. It contains an overworked, underpaid, bloodsucking hero who might break your heart.

Day Shift
Urban Fantasy
Available from Samhain Publishing

http://store.samhainpublishing.com/day-shift-p-6533.html