The 12 Authors of Christmas welcomes Deborah Raney

Rachel Hauck Christmas memories, Deborah Raney, fiction, traditions 7 Comments

Please welcome friend and author, Deborah Raney. I met Deb almost seven years ago on an email loop for writers, then in person at a conference. She’s always kind and beautiful, and a great source of encouragement to all writers. Welcome, Deb! Tell us about your first Christmas memory? I remember the Christmas Eve service at the little country church …

The 12 Authors of Christmas Tour Continues with Janelle Schneider

Rachel Hauck Boxing Day, Christmas memories, fiction, traditions 4 Comments

Please greet and meet author and friend, Janelle Scheinder. While some of you may not be familiar with Janelle’s name, she’s been in the biz many years, first publishing in ’93! Welcome, Janelle. My first Christmas memory is of the Christmas when I was 14. It was the first time we celebrated Christmas as a family, and I remember how …

The 12 Authors of Christmas – Kathryn Mackel

Rachel Hauck Authors, Christmas, fiction, Kathryn Mackel, traditions 11 Comments

Please welcome author and friend, Kathryn Mackel. She’s written us a very honest and heart felt interview with a desire to comfort and touch those who may have grown up without the ideal Christmas. Thank you, Kathy! When Rachel offered the opportunity to revisit our Christmas memories, I jumped at the chance. Who doesn’t love Christmas? I put my tree …