Today is release day for A Christmas Storm. Instead of telling you more about the story, I thought I'd fill out my own Around the Fire interview. I've taken ten questions  and a bonus one that I offer to others to choose from and give you some insight into me for a little meet and greet.  

1. Which is your favorite childhood memory? Sitting in the apple tree reading. No one ever looked up. Riding my horse down the street of town with my best friend. We were the only ones out.
2. Is there a skill you’ve always wanted to learn? Did you attain it? If not, what stopped you? I always wanted to play music. My brain doesn’t let me learn to read music. I did play guitar.
3. What was your first car? How old were you when you got it? Was it a gift, or did you buy it yourself? My first set of wheels was a 1969 Toyota Corona. I bought it for $400 with my own money.
4. Would you rather go back in history or go into the future? When - and why? I’m all about looking forward. I’d love to be on the Star Ship Enterprise boldly going.
5. Do you have pets? Who was your “heart” pet? Hali is our dog now. She’s about 12ish. She was adopted from our local shelter. We’ve always had dogs and cats. At this stage in life where we travel we decided no more cats. Heart pet? I still have dreams about Jervis. He was a little black and white mix who was my last “puppy” adoption. He was very sick when we got him and had seizures. He was not the smartest dog, but he had my heart.
6. What’s your favorite way to relax and unwind? When it’s not outdoor weather, I feel like my mother when I say it’s my chair next to my husband. We enjoy watching Jeopardy and then spending the evening reading. During the nice weather, it’s outside around a fire with a glass of wine or tea and reading.
7. Do you like to bake or cook? What is your specialty dish? Who taught you to cook? I love to cook. I experiment with different types, from Tex-Mex to Southern to whatever is in the fridge and pantry. I usually look at a recipe, close the book, and then go to it with what I have. I love baking bread. We rarely buy from the store anymore.
8. I’m listening to Big Band music. What are you listening to?
9. What is your fantasy place to visit? I would love to visit The Shire before everything went downhill. From the planting, growing, and cooking to the round Hobbit holes, I can imagine living peacefully with gentlefolk.

     10. You forgot the costume party on your calendar. What can you pull out of your closet to dress as? My                   dear husband has an M&M collection. In it is a Green M&M costume. I’d grab it and put on my wedding              hat. Ta Da! Done.

What would be one lie and two truths about yourself?

1. I got engaged while in prison.
2. I’ve repelled off the side of a three-story building.
3. I took a sunrise hot air balloon ride.

Leave a comment or email me your answer I'll choose a random name and send you an ebook of A Christmas Storm. Which by the way did I mention releases today? I did? Well here's the information in case you missed it.

A Christmas Storm ~ A Contemporary rural family tale of coming home.
by
D. V. Stone
books2read.com/u/47B1NE
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​In the spirit of Dickens, a delightfully sweet holiday story about family love and the opportunity for second chances.
An early storm is brewing in Upstate New York, and military wife Lacey Prescott is caught unprepared when it turns into a blizzard. Defeated by her own lack of preparation and the recall of her husband’s Christmas holiday leave, her joy in the season is replaced by bitterness and anger.
In an unexpected turn of events, Lieutenant Matthew Prescott’s leave is reinstated. But the journey home is not an easy one since a Nor’easter stands between him and his family.
Amidst the storm’s fury, Lacey gets a glimpse of the past, present, and possible future, while Matt gets assistance from a mysterious stranger.
In a heartwarming story of determination, the resilience of the human spirit, and the unexpected kindness of strangers, the possibility of a Christmas reunion brings a sense of hope with a message of love and support from friends and family that embodies the true spirit of Christmas.

Thanks for stopping by.

Cherry Red
by
​Darlene Fredette

A contemporary firefighter romance.

Overstepping the platonic-only rule is as dangerous as fire and ice swirling into steamy combustion.
 
This summer, Carly Redd focuses on expanding her ice cream business. Coerced into attending her ex's engagement party with firefighter, Noah Harding, posing as her fake boyfriend stirs up a fiery combination, especially when his warm charm melts the ice guarding her heart. 
The fire chief’s daughter should wear a Do Not Touch sign, but Noah's interest burned the moment he first saw Carly. Masquerading as her boyfriend is a no-brainer, but convincing Carly to trust him with her heart proves harder than extinguishing a wildfire.

Cherry Red Review
“A feel-good romance with lots of witty banter and fun.”
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Get your copy
https://www.amazon.ca/Cherry-Red-Darlene-Fredette-ebook/dp/B0CYNY67XN
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About the author
Darlene Fredette is a multi-published author of contemporary women's fiction novels filled with elements of heart, sweetness, humor, a little cozy mystery, and falling in love. She resides on the Atlantic Coast of Canada, where the summers are too short and the winters are too long, with her husband, daughter, and two very large dogs. 
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