Books and Bows and Valentines Day

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So, how has 2022 being treating you, so far? That bad, huh? Yeah, me too. It's January, so we really shouldn't expect much, but still. Here with the Hunter family it's been illness, injury, and even a sick dog, not to mention the end of the month is the first anniversary of my brother's death, not to mention not mentioning I don't do well in winter, anyway.

Since I know you're all wondering, Beowulf is lots better. He's still sleeping a lot, but hey--it's January.

That's my excuse for why the new version of Storm Chaser Shorts (now called Storm Squalls) is not yet out: We just haven't had the mental energy. In fact, since writing is one thing that actually gets me through rough times, instead of publishing I wrote a rough draft of a novella this month--as if I didn't have enough manuscripts in need of editing/submitting/publishing! We'll get there. Meanwhile, the only thing we've got to look forward to next month is Valentines Day. Whether you look forward to it with a smile or a frown, it's still going to be there. I have two suggestions for gifts, for that significant other in your life: The old perennial is still there, of course: I was one of the contributors to My Funny Valentine, an anthology of holiday related humor pieces that I would describe as being humor ... about the holiday. Yep. I still have a few copies for direct order, but you can find both print and ebook versions here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006JROL8K It's a great alternative for those who don't like flowers, like my wife, or those who aren't supposed to have chocolate, like me. Meanwhile my daughter Charis has set up a website where she's selling all sorts of great gift ideas--including our books! See the "local authors" tab? That would be Emily and me. Yay! But there are all kinds of other neat things on the site, for yourself, your loved ones, your hated ones if you're in the mood--whoever. Kitchen stuff, clothes stuff, kids stuff, it's all very neat. Charis is in a circumstance that keeps her home most of the time, so being able to craft these items is a delight for her. I kind of like the hair bows, but I don't have the hair for it. Among the shirts she designed is the one below, which she gave me for Christmas. Just wanted to show it off! Check her out when you get a chance.

Notice the pun ... and I have my eyes closed. Get it? I'll be here all night.

That's it for now, I hope you are all getting by as best you can, and remember, when it comes to weather and most other things: This too will pass. Hang in there, and keep reading!

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