I have a six book series I want to write before I go back home and this is my last chance. So I'm buckling down, 5k a day, which under normal circumstances, really isn't that much of a stretch. So I know I can do this, it's just a matter of discipline at this point. :P

I have a new release out next month Legacy of Fear, arrives January 30th at Cobblestone Press, so I will be posting more about that in the coming days, but otherwise, I'm going sort of quiet. Big thanks to everyone who supports me and all my readers, stay with me in the new year, there's tons of good stuff coming!

I have discovered something...I LOVE the sound snow makes when it crunches under my feet. :D

I'm in Albany New York this weekend and it's snowing lightly, just enough to make everything white and romantic and beautiful. I love the way the snow makes everything so quiet. I love the way everything looks new and perfect, I'm even making peace with the cold. lol

I want to mention first thing this morning that my book Love, Lust and Deception, is up for book of the week at Whipped Cream Reviews and I'd so appreciate anyone who could take the time to vote for me. I'm up against some really wonderful books and the competition is tough!

I also want to thank my readers in general. I've been really wrapped up in life lately, to the point of almost not being a writer anymore, but that seems to be changing now and I was thinking about it last night. What an amazing, humbling thing to have someone else be willing to spend their very hard earned money on something I created. That's not a small thing to me and I want to thank everyone who's ever read one of my books. I hope to always write stories that tug on the heart strings, excite and engage the reader and I appreciate you giving me that chance.

To further thank you, this Christmas, I will be giving away as a free download on my site, Nick's story from Anything After Sunday and Anything for Sasha. I know many of you have asked for this story and I hope this final installment, Anything She Wants, will be all you've wanted. Look for it closer to Christmas. :)

Also, in the coming year, look forward to a lot more from me. I'm back at writing with a vengeance and hope to put out a lot of good stories in 2009, from my current publishers, possibly two new ones, and I'm going to try out something to see how you like it, weekly installments of an ongoing story free for download from my site. It's all in the works for the coming year and I hope you enjoy.

The holiday season is in full swing now and I'm feeling very lucky to be traveling. I feel more a part of things being out in the world this way, plus I get to see the snow and the lights and decorations, it's fabulous! I hope you all are enjoying the season, don't forget it's not about the gifts, but about the love. :) Until next week, take care and remember to enjoy the little moments of bliss life sends you, sometimes those are the very best ones! And thanks again for your votes ;) ~ Samantha

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