Day 9 Winner: Congratulations to Charl!
Everyone is a winner on Day 9! My friend, author Cynthia Eden, has provided a download link to a free copy of her Christmas novella: A Vampire’s Christmas Carol.
You can get your copy of A Vampire’s Christmas Carol here.
I am also going to put an e-copy of Breakeven up for grabs (or a copy of Interference & Insurgency box set or Breakaway, if you’d prefer – winner’s choice) to a lucky commenter.
Cynthia’s novella is a Christmas themed story, and I’ve written a Halloween themed novella before (Breaking Out Part 1). Do you like themed stories, and do you only read them around the time of year they are set, or are you up for them any time, like a bit of Christmas in July?
Learn more about A Vampire’s Christmas Carol and Breakeven.
Hi Michelle! I’m reading Breakeven right now! As for themed books, for me they’re impulse buys at Christmas, and the anthologies by various authors are often released at this time of the year. I’ve found some great authors this way. I’m looking forward to reading A Vampire’s Christmas Carol. Thank you for the Christmas fun xx 🙂
My pleasure, Alannah! And I hope you are enjoying Breakeven 🙂
I’ve read holiday stories year round though I have to admit to a bit more enjoyment when they actually match the current time/season.
Happy holidays!
You, too, Kareni 🙂
I’ll read themed books any time of year, but I get a little more of a kick when I read a Halloween story in October or a Christmas/Hanukkah story in December. A prime example is the Nocturne Falls series by Kristin Painter. It’s set in a town that is Halloween-themed 365 days a year, and I’ll read them any time.
And thank you for the sale on Breakaway! I picked it up at the bargain price. 🙂
I was once in a writing group with Kristin Painter! I need to check it out 🙂 And my pleasure on the bargain price for Breakaway, I hope you enjoy it 🙂
I’ve been reading “A Grim Holiday (Tornians Book 1.5)” by MK Eidem today, partially in response to the holiday theme challenge. (This novella takes place when Grim’s earth females — his two daughters and pregnant wife — decide to celebrate Christmas at the time of year when the Tornians celebrate the Festival of the Goddess). I agree that holday themed books can be read any time of year, but pack a slightly extra punch for the occasions that they celebrate.
A good themed collection works any time, because good writing is always welcome. If I think about it, the main example of an excellent Christmas collection that I have is an old hardcover collection titled “Murder for Christmas” edited by Thomas Godfrey and illustrated by Gahan Wilson, who used to do cartoons for the Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, and also for Playboy — a wicked sense of humour. This is another anthology that never made it into eBook format (and my copy is a budget reprint — I think the original book was $20).
I’d also like to thank you for the sale on Breakaway, which I picked up when you announced it. But most of all, thank you for introducing us to other books and the thought processes behind them!
Thanks for the recommendations, Esther, and I’m so glad you picked up Breakaway. And it’s my pleasure to introduce everyone to my writing friends. Writing is a very solitary occupation, so it really helps to have author friends who understand the process 🙂
I like themed stories,especially anthologies. I usually prefer to read them around the holiday time, but I’m willing to make exceptions!
Thanks for the giveaways; I’ve enjoyed reading them!
My pleasure, Charl!