Turkey Day Approaches

As Thanksgiving Day approaches, my mouth waters at the anticipation of roast turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes with marshmallows, and pumpkin pie. It’s my favorite holiday meal. Even the leftovers get consumed with relish at my house. Usually, our family gathers and it’s a cozy, intimate atmosphere where we share news and nostalgic memories before the men split off to watch football.

Launching a new book can be just as exciting. We build up to the release day, teasing readers with excerpts and planning a promotional campaign way in advance, like the menu for Thanksgiving dinner. I’ve wrapped up my next title in the Bad Hair Day Mysteries except for final revisions. Then it needs to be scheduled, and the promotional countdown begins. And after the big event? We’re wiped out from all the social media hype just like a heavy holiday meal puts you into a food coma.

But wait, the day after Thanksgiving is Black Friday. Our energy surges and we begin holiday shopping in earnest. Does this mean we’re also ready to start a new book after a launch? Yes, it does. However, a break might be warranted to recharge the creative batteries, but then it’s back to the keyboard. The next holiday or book debut is already in sight.

What do you like best about Thanksgiving? Do you have a special dish that you contribute to the family dinner table? Or do you prefer a quiet meal at home with a good movie?

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