My family has always been a little … off.
So, our Christmas traditions were off as well. For us, Christmas Eve was the
big day. In the evening, we would go to the children’s service at church. I am
the middle of three girls so one of us was usually singing in the choir for the
service. Afterward, our parents would drive us around looking at Christmas
lights. By the time we got home, my mother’s parents and my father’s mother
were there enjoying some adult eggnog and talking about their encounter with
Santa. Before opening presents, we’d give my Papa Charlie our undivided attention as he went over point by point his conversation with Santa. It was the highlight of the year. We lost our Papa Charlie when I was 14. But every Christmas Eve, I think about all the
stories he told and how much we all loved them. It is a memory I will always
cherish.
harassment, he’s convinced wearing a wedding ring is the answer to fending off
unwanted attention.
way, all they see are dollar signs. After two years, her “no dating” rule is
still in place. After a chance meeting, they’re entwined for the holidays. What starts as attraction might just be the holiday cure they’re looking for.
never had before. Divorced.
chance . . . with the right woman.
and followed her everywhere.
the year?
Doctor Who marathons with her best friend would end up becoming a reality
television star? Not Emma MacLean.
of Operations for billionaire venture capitalist, Terrance Hunt, on the hit
show Hunt for Life. When double tragedies occur on the same day, Emma is out of
a job, but the cameras and a nation of fans continue to follow her.
wrestling circuit for five years. Rob happens to be a devoted Hunt for Life fan
due to a chance meeting with Emma while in high school. When he reaches out to
Emma in her time of crisis, he never imagines how much it will change his life.
Emma get away. As the cameras roll, Emma’s new career and Rob’s quest for glory
are in the spotlight. When the heat is on, they’ll need all the support they can get from the Nerdy Girl Nation.
true with her first published novel, Lies Inside. Five years and thousands of written words later, Lindsey released her seventh published work, Nerdy Girl
Nation, in October 2015.
In honor of the release of Episode VII and the importance the series has to the main characters in Lindsey Gray’s Nerdy Girl Nation, she is offering a grand prize
pack. Answer each question with the correct character name to be entered
to win. All the ballots with the correct answers will be entered into a random
drawing to pick the winner. Contest ends December 19th, 2015 at 12:01 am CST.
Lindsey Gray will contact the winner on December 19th, 2015. Winner must
provide valid mailing address to receive prize. Prize includes Star Wars themed
toys, socks, and more, plus a paperback copy of Nerdy Girl Nation. Good luck! May the force be with you.
Vanessa Skye, Author 