Is this Irish holiday myth true?
Skele-tree, recipes, and a free cozy mystery from me!
Hello… Daddy December? 🤩
“Does Santa Claus really translate to ‘Daddy December’ in Irish?” I asked my Irish friend.
They laughed. “What? No! I’ve never heard such a thing.”
“But this meme says it’s true,” I insisted, to which they replied with a caution not to believe everything I read on a meme. Then we both laughed.
A Merry Cozy Mystery Christmas 🎄
When we first moved to South Carolina, it was late October. Our house in WV had sold and we were driving south on a wing and a prayer with no plans for lodging, etc. We were homeless. All of our stuff was spread across three storage units in WV. Basic necessities (including a pirate chest full of non-perishable from the pantry in the old house), three dogs, and our turtle were along for the ride.
By the time we found and bought a new house, we were well into December with Christmas closing in fast. The house’s former residents had left behind an artificial Christmas tree, but we had no decorations—except we did have some. They were Halloween decorations, but they got the job done. We had a festive-looking Skele-tree complete with jazz hands.
Our first major holiday in our new house was an experience we’ll never forget. Being a cozy mystery author, I kind of liked the Skele-tree. The caution tape gave it an extra oomph.
Speaking of cozy mysteries, keep reading for an early holiday treat from some cozy mystery authors (including yours truly)!
Sweet Recipes Celebrating the Bell Pepper 🫑
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An early holiday treat just for you… 🎁
Regardless of how well your holidays are going, some form of holiday stress will eventually try to insert itself into your plans. The best way that I’ve found to escape negativity is by disappearing into a book.
And because I don’t know anyone who isn’t tightening their purse strings in December, it seemed like a good time to give you an early holiday treat. THE MERRY MESSY MUMMY is free now through Saturday, December 7th.
About the book 🐾
Every time my best friend Hazel and I try to transition out of cleaning other people's homes and into anything else, we end up cleaning up a crime scene in our sleepy hometown of Cooper's Cove, Maine.
Our latest job sounds perfect—preparing the inside of an old lighthouse for the town's Festival of Lights. Before we can scrub the place spic and span, we're face-to-face with a mummified murder victim in the lighthouse's basement!
When a local paranormal investigation group jumps at the chance to connect with the dearly departed, a member of their team goes missing, leaving no shortages of suspects. Adding insult to injury, all clues suggest that her disappearance is tied to the mummy. Go figure.
As the clock strikes down to the festival's opening day, Hazel and I dust off our sleuthing skills and race against her law enforcement brother in a mad dash to see who can solve the mysteries first.
Can we find the person—or persons—behind these crimes before it's lights out for us?
That's all for now. I hope your day is filled with books and coffee (or whatever you’ve got in your favorite mug). Happy holiday reading!
Until next time,
Becky
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I love the skele-tree!
Skele-tree, so you! LOL