Since I know journal entries can get lost in the shuffle on sites like these, thought I'd upload the announcement as a submission, too -- my new ebook Wishing Season is now available from Amazon and Smashwords!

It's a collection of seven holiday-themed short stories, including two that have never before been published.

"The Gingerbread Reindeer" - When Santa finds himself one reindeer short for the Christmas run, the frost-elf Boreas enchants a replacement. But there's more than elf-magic being worked, and when an ancient foe threatens them all, the gingerbread reindeer finds he's made of more than just flour and sugar.

"Special Delivery" - It's Christmas Eve, and Phillip Cottington--a.k.a. the Easter Bunny--is already planning for spring. But when a letter intended for Santa gets delivered to him instead, Phillip has to make sure it gets through in time.

"Holly's Jolly Christmas" - All the young reindeer Holly dreams of is to be part of Santa's team, but no one will give her the chance--until a child's letter starts her on a path that will take her places she never imagined.

"An Older World" - Jakob the toymaker lives in a world of grief, until a special toy gives him a chance at a new life.

"The First Winter" - A mother bear tells her cubs the story of how First Bear defeated Death.

"Nativity" - An orphaned girl finds an unusual place to belong.

"Santa's Summer Vacation" - By order of Mrs. Claus, Santa and his head elf Fussbudget travel to the magical island of Serendipity to relax on the beach. But Maelstrom, evil King of the Eighth Sea, has other plans for Santa.

Available in Kindle format from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Wishing-Season-Holiday-Whimsy-Wonder-ebook/dp/B00QPIPKBK/

And in all ebook formats at Smashwords:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/499463

A few things to keep in mind:
--You don't need a Kindle device to read a Kindle ebook -- Amazon has free apps for your phone, tablet, or computer
--You can give Kindle ebooks as gifts to anyone with an email address -- here's how.
--Wishing Season is also listed on Goodreads, so you can add it to your to-read shelf.

As always, signal boosts and reviews are very much appreciated. >^_^<