One of the odd things about finishing a book is the vaguely bewildered feeling I have after I rejoin the real world. I’ve been so utterly immersed in what I’m doing, I don’t notice the march of time.
I popped my head out Monday morning, a little like a dazed gopher, to discover the holiday season is upon us—at least according to the retailers. Where moments before grinning jack-o-lanterns had leered from every shelf, now Santa is menacing us with his reindeer. As I am in Canada, Thanksgiving is far behind us. There’s no pause for turkey; we’re right into the hard-core shopping with a vengeance. We may be a polite nation, but don’t come between us and the electronics store during a midnight madness event. Everyone has their dark side. Just check out the malls.
Naturally, I was asked for my Christmas list. My first thought was “sleep.” Really. Time to do nothing. No responsibility for seven whole days. Find my prettiest Laura Ashley bedding and hibernate.
When the chorus of laughter died down, I was left with the task of organizing my holiday cheer along with everyone else’s. So here goes: a gift giving guide for writers.
Stationery – Tell your elves to check out Levenger.com for nifty reading and writing toys. My personal fave is the “how to” links. I have a desk, they have “deskscapes.”
Dark gold – Extreme Chocolate is a gateway to everything chocolately goodness. On a diet? Don’t worry. There’s Organic Dark Chocolate Mocha Body Scrub from 100% Pure
Champagne – Need celebratory lubricant? There are a ton of sites that will deliver to your door. With live support and a zillion brands, shopping is easy.
If that’s too fancy, then spread a bit of simple cheer! Send a free holiday ecard and a donation is made to help an animal in need! Click here for a dose of AWWWW.
What does the author in you want for the holidays?

Do you like your heroes to be perfect, a little flawed, or a lot flawed? How flawed is too flawed? And how about your heroines?
As the weather chills off in my part of the world, it’s time to think of things that are lovely and warm: crackling fires, steaming rum toddies, and of course . . . hot firefighters!


