Well, I’ve never had more empathy with our Blackthorn lot and their decades of lockdown!

As I sit here staring at my screen, chin on the heel of my hand, deliberating how I can sum up this year as well as wish you all the most amazing Christmas whilst knowing that, for many, it’s going to be anything but, I’ll instead wish you as joyous and safe a Christmas as possible. I truly hope you’re able to make the best of it.

THANK YOU TO PINTEREST FOR MY 2020 MANTRA

As for this past year… let’s keep everything crossed that 2021 has a vastly kinder streak than its predecessor! As I write this, a rainbow has just appeared outside my study window. I’m hoping that’s a sign of light at the end of the tunnel.

On that note, I know many of you were hoping for an update on all things bookish as we head into the New Year. I’m relieved to say my first round of edits for my latest book arrived in November and I had a fantastic zoom call with my editor the same month. I’m thrilled to end this year at the mid-way point in my edits which means the second draft will be back with the team in early February. All being well, my publisher is hoping for a Winter 2021 release. Yay!! We’ve also already discussed the hope of Rogue following soon after in early 2022. I really hope that gives you something to look forward to amongst many other things.

Until I have more updates, I’ll leave you with some traditional UK festive cheer via one of our little garden companions (and a few of her friends too) from our last snowy spell here. I wish you and your loved ones much better times ahead.

Please take very good care.

Linds xxx