Happy Holidays, everyone!

December 23, 2013

So, this will probably be my final post of 2013. It’s been an incredibly exciting year, both personally and writing wise, not to mention the busiest I’ve ever had. 2014 is set to be even more manic and I must admit, I’m trying not to look forward to it too much, because I don’t want to wish away the time I have at home with Mr B and Ms B!

We even managed to squeeze in a pre-Christmas trip to the romantic Baddesley Clinton, a moated manor house dating back to the C15. It was decked out for the season with carol singers and made a peaceful country interlude from the mayhem of the shops.

I’ve just finished what will be my last bit of writing until the end of the week. Now, it’s time to finish wrapping the presents and try and clear the floors of paper and shopping bags! On Christmas Eve, we always head into Lichfield for a walk around and coffee. On the Big Day, our parents arrive and we all muck in together to make the lunch, before collapsing in a heap. My Dad, then trots out his latest (or oldest) jokes. This year he’s started writing comic verse so I feel that we may be in for a recitation or two…or three. I’ve bought him a Favourite Poems book as inspiration.

As for the writing: The First Time We Met is almost ready for publication in the New Year, and I’ll have lots of news about the book and some of the events I’ll be doing in 2014, after Christmas.

Until, then I wish all a very Happy Christmas and New Year!

Comments

1. On December 23rd, 2013 at 8:46 am
   Fran Webb Says:
   

   Lovely update on your activities best wishes for 2014 it sounds like it’s going to be an exciting year!

   Joke for your Dad ‘what is most mums’ favourite Christmas carol? Silent Night!’

   Have a wonderful Christmas!

2. On December 23rd, 2013 at 1:50 pm
   Chanpreet Says:
   

   Merry Christmas Phillipa! I do hope your days are full of joy and celebration. I’m looking forward to 2014 and your books. Happy new year as well!

3. On December 25th, 2013 at 7:04 pm
   Stevie Carroll Says:
   

   Happy Christmas!

4. On December 31st, 2013 at 10:20 am
   Phillipa Says:
   

   Hi there, sorry I am so late in replying to you all but thanks for the good wishes. Hope you had a relaxing Christmas and here’s to a fabulous 2014!