From My Home to Yours/The Holidays 2020

No matter what you celebrate or how, this year has caused a lot of reflection for most of us. It was a year spent shut away from loved ones, illness or the threat of illness, political unrest at a time when it was the last thing we needed, the loss of loved ones because of the pandemic, or even the loss of a family member we only know on social media. All of it has heaped a level of stress on each of us, in it’s own way. We’ve learned to cope in our own ways.

To Celebrate or Not to Celebrate

I hope that during this Holiday Season, no matter how you celebrate THAT YOU DO CELEBRATE! Leave it all behind. Whether you gather a few loved ones in your home, Skype, Zoom, Google, phone; whatever, don’t forget to tell those important in your life that you love them. Presents aren’t a necessary part of the season for some of us but love is. This is the time of year to express love and kindness in everything we do. A smile, a kind word, a door held open are all things that might brighten someone’s day, even yours.

2020 Sucked!

We’ve all been touched in one way or another by the pandemic. This has been a tough year for authors, especially Indie authors. The best gift you can give an author, who pours their heart and soul into the books they publish, is a simple review. Doesn’t have to be a detailed proclamation. Just say “I liked it” or “I enjoyed this story” or “thank you for sharing”. That’s it. Doesn’t have to be a book you bought this year, maybe one you re-read this year. Reviews are like gold to us.

I Thank You

Having said that, I want to add a heartfelt Thank You for those of you who have supported your authors this year and those who have supported me. When you purchase one of my books, it lets me know I am doing something right.

Here’s to a Happy New Year in 2021 for each and every one of us. Stay safe, shelter in when you can, and Merry Christmas from me.

C.J. Baty