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Thirteen Reasons I Love Christmas Time!

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I love Christmas time! It’s my favorite time of the year. Here are my thirteen reasons why I love it.

13. Presents! When I was a kid that was all I looked forward to.
12. Shopping for the afore mentioned presents. I love to go around from store to store shopping for my loved ones (though I hate trying to find a parking space which I’m sure is not fun for anyone).
11. Christmas cookies. My NanNan (my Grandmother) would make Pecan Goodies (AKA Wedding Cookies. Also my favorite cookie) this time of year. Her other friends would make other cookies and they’d all get together to exchange the different kinds.
10. Red Velvet Cake. This was the time of year that My NanNan would make this cake. It’s my most favorite kind and now that I’m older I make it more often.
9. Christmas movies. White Christmas, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, The Year Without A Santa Claus, Frosty the Snowman were must sees in my house.
8. Christmas music. I love listening to all the old classics. My favorite CD is Bing Crosby’s White Christmas that my NanNan gave me years ago (though it was on tape then). Though I like the whole CD my favorite songs are Christmas In Killarney and Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas in Hawaiian).
7. Presents! It’s always fun to give and receive them.
6. All the lights. I love to go driving around my town to see what kind of lights people put up on their houses/businesses.
5. Cooler weather. I live in Florida, so it stays hot almost year round. I always look forward to the cold weather. The colder the better I say. I can always add layers if I get cold. LOL!
4. Did I mention the presents? LOL
3. Being around my family. I had to split time between my Mom’s and my Dad’s houses. Mom had me in the morning since I lived with her and Dad would come pick me up in the afternoon to spend time there with him, my step-mom, my step-sisters, my Grammy, and my Aunts, Uncles and cousins (when they were able to come visit).
2. Decorating the Christmas tree. This was a special thing that my family did together usually the day after Thanksgiving. I have very fond memories of it.
1. My Birthday! I was born two days after Christmas, so I would get double the presents!

Do you love this time of year? Leave a comment and tell me why!

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Can you share a little something about Celia Breslin that’s not mentioned in your bio on your website?

Sure! I play piano, and I like to sing. Used to be a soprano, but now I’m more of an alto. I also like to work out every day. Weight training, cardio, walking, etc.

How long have you been writing?

I’ve been writing stories since I was a kid. Mostly short stories back then. After college, I moved on to novella and novel-length work. I still do write the occasional short story, including The Night Hag, a dark modern fairy tale I wrote for Halloween 2023 (free to my newsletter subscribers).

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I have more story ideas than I have time, LOL.

What does writing do for you? Is it fun, cathartic, do you get emotional?

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Describe what your writing routine looks like. Are you disciplined with a strict schedule, or do you have to be in the mood?

I try to write regardless of my mood. I like to stay connected to my WiP, so daily writing is a must. I’m also an editor, so my typical workday includes both activities. Oh, and my daily workout!

Did you go into writing thinking that it would be a hobby or a job?

It started as a hobby when I was a kid/teen. Fast forward to adulthood…when my daughter was born, I thought, why not publish my stories? So, I started submitting my vampire series to publishers, and it was picked up. Writing has been one my job hats ever since.

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My thoughts
I can’t tell you how excited I am to share The Treason of Robyn Hood with the world. I’ve always loved Robin Hood stories, and I had a lot of fun playing with dieselpunk. I loved reimagining long beloved characters and putting them in a new setting.

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October 2018: Favorite Hero
~ Blue Saffire ~
CTR asked:
QUESTION: Of your published titles to date, which hero is your favorite and why?

Blue Saffire said:
I think my last hero Felix is my favorite for now. I guess because he is still fresh in my mind and because he is a lot like my husband. They all are, but this time I see a lot more of him in this character.

- Website - http://bluesaffire.com/
- Twitter - @TheBlueSaffire

Brothers Black 5: Felix the Watcher Brothers Black Series
[Contemporary IR Romance]

I’m a P.K., a pastor’s kid. I’ve done almost everything I’ve been told since I was a little girl,—no matter how confining that has felt. I’ve hidden my dreams and desires to toe the line.

So imagine the burn of being blamed for something you didn’t do.

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Which is why I shouldn’t be shocked when he finds me.

It’s my job to watch. To be the eyes for everyone else. I guess that’s why my best friend tasked me with watching over his sister. Yet, that’s something he never had to ask for.

Guilt for what I’ve missed isn’t what has me determined to give Kaye the world. I’ve loved her forever. I will always make sure she’s alright.

And he does give me the world. Felix has the key that unlocks what’s been hidden. His love, his touch, his attention sets a fire that blazes a trail, leaving nothing but black smoke in its wake. When the smoke settles, we’ll just have to see what’s left.

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Authors Dish: Blue Saffire's Favorite Hero
October 2018: Favorite Hero
~ Blue Saffire ~
CTR asked:
QUESTION: Of your published titles to date, which hero is your favorite and why?

Blue Saffire said:
I think my last hero Felix is my favorite for now. I guess because he is still fresh in my mind and because he is a lot like my husband. They all are, but this time I see a lot more of him in this character.

- Website - http://bluesaffire.com/
- Twitter - @TheBlueSaffire

Brothers Black 5: Felix the Watcher Brothers Black Series
[Contemporary IR Romance]

I’m a P.K., a pastor’s kid. I’ve done almost everything I’ve been told since I was a little girl,—no matter how confining that has felt. I’ve hidden my dreams and desires to toe the line.

So imagine the burn of being blamed for something you didn’t do.

There has only ever been one person that truly gets me. He’s the only one that knows who I want to be. Felix Black. He’s been there for me for as long as I can remember. Always listening, always watching, always teaching, always encouraging me.

Which is why I shouldn’t be shocked when he finds me.

It’s my job to watch. To be the eyes for everyone else. I guess that’s why my best friend tasked me with watching over his sister. Yet, that’s something he never had to ask for.

Guilt for what I’ve missed isn’t what has me determined to give Kaye the world. I’ve loved her forever. I will always make sure she’s alright.

And he does give me the world. Felix has the key that unlocks what’s been hidden. His love, his touch, his attention sets a fire that blazes a trail, leaving nothing but black smoke in its wake. When the smoke settles, we’ll just have to see what’s left.

Available in Ebook:
- Kindle - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JW8HQPQ/

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