Sneak Peek Sunday: The Santa Next Door
In view of the weather, it seemed appropriate to post a sneak preview of a wintry scene from my just-revised Christmas holiday romance, with the working title of 'The Santa Next Door'. Sue and her daughter Trudi are walking past the house of their reclusive neighbour when Trudi spots a pattern drawn in the snow that looks something like a face... Before Sue could warn Trudi that not everyone appreciated company, she'd already poked her head through the bars of the gate and demanded, in a small but carrying voice, “What is it?” The man jumped, making it clear Sue had guessed correctly. He’d thought himself alone. He didn't look annoyed, though. Although his face was expressionless, there was a hint of warmth in his voice as he answered, "It's a snow devil." "Don't most people make snow angels?" "I guess. I didn't feel like getting cold by lying down in the snow. This is easier, and I always think that snow brin...