Dear Readers,

Christmas is my favorite time of year. I love the music—the decorations, indoor and out—the cookie baking and tasting—the fun of buying and wrapping presents—and all the time we get to spend with loved ones, enjoying the season.

My favorite Christmas movies are an eclectic mix. A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS, THE FAMILY STONE, NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION, A CHRISTMAS STORY, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, and pretty much any holiday movie on the Hallmark Channel. I especially like them if they make me laugh and cry. I also love writing—and reading—Christmas stories. I have a brand new one out this December, THE TEXAS CHRISTMAS GIFT. I also have a number of previously published Christmas stories, now available in e-book. [See the list below] I wish you all a very merry holiday season, and a happy New Year! Cheers, Cathy Gillen Thacker

PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED CHRISTMAS STORIES by Cathy Gillen Thacker
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THE TEXAS RANCHER’S MARRIAGE	A COWBOY UNDER THE MISTLETOE	A COWBOY TO MARRY
A MOMMY FOR CHRISTMAS	A BABY IN THE BUNKHOUSE	THE RANCHER’S CHRISTMAS BABY
SANTA’S TEXAS LULLABY	A LARAMIE, TEXAS CHRISTMAS	BABY’S FIRST CHRISTMAS
	DADDY CHRISTMAS

Dear Reader,

Thanksgiving will be here before we know it, and I’m already thinking about what I’m going to cook for the family this year-- while my husband, our intrepid tour guide, is planning the social events (hockey game, children’s museum, movie) for the group.

Not in the mood yet yourself? Check out the latest Williams Sonoma or Sur La Table cooking catalogues, and or the recipes they post on-line. Or read a romance that will get you in the spirit of the day.

Here are three of my stories that just might do the trick.

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Have a happy holiday!
Cathy Gillen Thacker