EARLY CHRISTMAS GIFTS

Earlier this summer, I worked on adding new buildings to my husband’s model railroad in our basement. I paint and put together kits and create the decals for the signage. The decals are the way to make the buildings unique. One of the kits he wanted me to build next was a printing company. My husband said I could make it The Wild Rose Press if I wanted to. So I did. The result is in this picture.

I also made this billboard to put in the parking lot of the printing company.

At the time I didn’t have another book under review or even close to being reviewed. I wasn’t sure if another book was in my future at all, but shortly after I finished the building, my muse woke up and started demanding some attention. I submitted a synopsis and manuscript for another Lansdale, Wisconsin mystery with a splash of romance and faith to The Wild Rose Press.

A couple of weeks ago, I received the “Congratulations” email with a contract for my sixth novel, Abby’s Gift, attached to it and it was assigned to my editor from “Running to Daylight, Kaycee John. I am very excited to be working on this story, editing and polishing so, hopefully, it can be published next summer. Kaycee has already sent my first round of edits. As soon as the Christmas gift making is completed, I’ll be able to focus on tackling them.

On the 13th, I had my sixth book signing at our local Barnes and Noble. The events manager and I were both delighted that I sold twenty-nine books and all but eight of them to people I didn’t know. I also got five new subscribers for this blog. It was a tiring, but rewarding afternoon.

I feel like Christmas has already come. My wish for you and your family is for you to fully enjoy all the blessings and deep joy of Christmas and that 2026 will be a year of peace, prosperity, and better health for each of you. Merry Christmas!  

11 thoughts on “EARLY CHRISTMAS GIFTS”

  1. I’m glad I ran into you at Barnes & Noble, that was fun! I enjoyed reading the Mistletoe book during my time off work over the holidays. Congrats on the new contract!

  2. Kim, I am so proud of you! You are an amazing friend, who is extremely gifted in bringing joy to others! You do it through helping others in tangible ways, through your blog, in your prayers. and through your books! I am grateful that you count me as a friend. I love you!❤️

  5. Your model railroad building is magnificent!!! (Love the billboard sign, too!)
    Congratulations on your new contract. Can’t wait to read the newest Lansdale book.
    And, also, congratulations on your wonderful and successful B&N book signing.
    Merry, Merry Christmas and best wishes for a joyous 2026!!!
    Love–Caryl

  6. Merry Christmas to You & Jim!! I always love reading your books!! Have a Wonderful New Year my Friend!! ❤️💚❤️💚

  8. Christmas gifts early for you! Big congratulations on your upcoming book! Love reading about our small town upbringing.❤️
    Merry Christmas to you and Jim.🎄

  10. Merry Christmas Kim! So very excited for the new book and I know that others will follow 😊 Love you

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