Wednesday, November 12, 2025

~ WEDNESDAY NON-FICTION CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS ~

 ~ WEDNESDAY NON-FICTION
CHRISTMAS FEATURE ~
-- 'A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
DIAMOND JUBILEE'  --
AUTHOR JUNE MCCRARY JACOBS

 


Are you a fan of Charles M. Schulz's Peanuts comic strips?

I am, and my new non-fiction book about the Charlie Brown Christmas television program is now available in the Kindle Store on Amazon!

A Charlie Brown Christmas Diamond Jubilee presents the intriguing facts about the origination of this groundbreaking television special. The book celebrates the 60th anniversary of the program's premiere on CBS on December 9, 1965.

Read a sample of the book and purchase the book at:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FN4B31YS/


All of my books are always free with Kindle Unlimited.




Learn more about this book by reading my Amazon book description below:

Join the author as she presents the intriguing facts about the origination of the groundbreaking television special, A Charlie Brown Christmas. The show premiered on CBS on December 9, 1965, and was an instant success!

Learn about Peanuts creator, Charles M. Schulz, and how his wishes and goals for the program made it unique and appealing to families around the world. Read about Mr. Schulz's personal feelings regarding Christmas and his family's holiday traditions.

The author's research includes interviewing the former director and former curator of the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa, California, as well as reading multiple first-person accounts of those who worked with him for decades. These interviews and writings give readers an insider's view into the life and creative genius of Mr. Schulz.

This book is completely clean in language and content and includes a Works Consulted page.


Here are a couple of photos from my personal collection of Peanuts Christmas memorabilia:


Thank you!


 



Tuesday, November 11, 2025

~ WEDNESDAY CHRISTMAS ROMANCE COLLECTION FEATURE ~

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~ WEDNESDAY CHRISTMAS 
ROMANCE COLLECTION FEATURE ~
--  'A MATCH MADE AT CHRISTMAS'  -- 
AUTHORS:  Amy R. Anguish, Sarah Anne Crouch, 
Lori DeJong, and Heather Greer 
 

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A Match Made at Christmas JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for A Match Made at Christmas 

by Amy R. Anguish, Sarah Anne Crouch, Lori DeJong, and Heather Greer, 

hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

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About the Book

A Match Made at Christmas

Title:   A Match Made at Christmas 
Author:
   Amy R. Anguish, Sarah Anne Crouch, Lori DeJong, and Heather Greer 
Publisher:
   Scrivenings Press 
Release Date:
   October 1, 2024 
Genre:
   Contemporary Christian Romance Novella Collection

💝  A-parent-ly Christmas (by Amy R Anguish) 

Noel and Joy Davidson didn’t mean to separate, but a job promotion and educational opportunities were too much for their marriage to withstand. Now, it’s Christmas and their son Andy wants them together. Between his mischief, an unexpected snowstorm, and the holiday spirit, they’re remembering why they first wanted to be together. But which one will give up their dream for the other?

💝  A Match of her Own (by Sarah Anne Crouch) 

Victoria Wood is torn between elation and devastation now that her sister is married and gone. When she realizes her sister’s best friend is alone and best-friend-less on Christmas, she knows just what to do. Set her up with a boyfriend! But pesky Jared Knight keeps getting in the way. Jared can’t date Victoria—she’s too immature—but he can’t convince his heart to move on. How will he keep Victoria from ruining everyone’s love lives? When will she realize her perfect match is closer than she thinks? 

💝  Jingle Bell Matchmakers (by Lori DeJong) 

When country music star Aubrey Mayfield is lured home after years away, she’s bewildered when she and ex-fiance-now-widowed-dad Cody Lansdale keep finding themselves in the same place at the same time. As they become reacquainted, however, old feelings stir. Aubrey’s at a crossroads in her career and is contemplating a change. But when a chance at headlining her own tour takes her back to Nashville, Cody realizes her dreams may once again come between them. Unless God, with a little help from the Jingle Bell Committee, has a better plan.  

💝  The Santa Setup (by Heather Greer) 

Turning friendship into love takes magic. Good thing Nicholas Eckert and Julie Clarke work at Christmas Wonderland. The attraction brims with holiday magic, not to mention four teenage elves determined that Mr. and Mrs. Claus stop playing a couple and become one. The teens will need more than mistletoe to pair up these two. Julie is seeing someone, and Nick won’t risk their friendship for possible love. Only the eleven employees’ outrageous antics stand a chance of setting up Santa in time for Christmas.  

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EXCERPTS:

💝  Excerpt 1 - from "A-parent-ly Christmas" by Amy R. Anguish ~

"Tomorrow?"

Noel said nothing, just waited for her to come to an acceptance. What else could they do?

"Fine," she repeated. "I’m packing, and then I’m on my way."

"See you in a few hours." He hund up and then turned to their son. "You got some major explaining to do. We’re going to go find a place to eat, and you’re going to fill me in."

Andy’s eyes were big as he nodded in the backseat. But something besides a healthy dose of fear and shame danced in those baby blues. Mischief? Elation? Whatever it was, Noel needed to figure it out before Joy arrived.

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💝  Excerpt 2 – from "A Match of Her Own" by Sarah Anne Crouch ~

"I bet I could find a nice guy for Miranda."

"What?" Jared’s brow wrinkled. "She’s only in town for Christmas, right?"

"That just makes the stakes more interesting."

"What stakes?"

Victoria gripped Jared’s shoulder with her free hand. "I’m going to set Miranda up with someone. She’ll have a boyfriend by Christmas."

"Wha–?"

"I think matchmaking is so much more fun than actually being in a relationship, don’t you?"

She raised her glass in a toast, but Jared didn’t reciprocate. Victoria sighed at him and sipped anyway. Men could be so clueless.

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💝  Excerpt 3 – from "Jingle Bell Matchmakers" by Lori DeJong ~

Hearing the news that Cody had married Lana Baker and adopted her toddler daughter two years after their breakup had driven another nail into Aubrey’s heart. And added fuel to her ambition.

But here they stood, father and daughter, her heart reminding her how much she’d missed. Oh, she’d accomplished a lot in the last decade–records, award nominations, magazine covers, talk show appearances. Always going home to an empty condo. Not even a dog or a cat to greet her, since she was on the road so much.

And dating? Kind of hard to do from the road. She’d allowed herself to get involved only once in a tour romance, but nobody had ever captured her heart as completely as the man standing before her.

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💝  Excerpt 4 – "The Santa Setup" by Heather Greer  ~

She’d heard it before. They both had. And every time, she acted like acknowledging it would make it true. Obviously, not an idea she wanted to entertain at all.

"I’d better get out there and greet the kids." Nick strode from the room. "See you in a few."

The unease between them would pass as soon as she carried out the platter of cookies. A little time between her and the suggestion. Time worked for him too. By then, his racing heart would calm. The elves had danced too close to the truth. With Jules’s distaste for even the idea of a relationship, the last thing he needed was someone guessing his secret.

Nick Eckert was in love with Julie Clarke. 

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PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon | Bookshop | BookBub

Also Available

 


About the Authors

Amy R. Anguish Sarah Anne Crouch

💝  Amy R Anguish grew up a preacher’s kid, and in spite of having lived in seven different states that are all south of the Mason Dixon line, she is not a football fan. Currently, she resides in Tennessee with her husband, daughter, and son, and usually a bossy cat or two. Amy has an English degree from Freed-Hardeman University that she intends to use to glorify God, and she wants her stories to show that while Christians face real struggles, it can still work out for good. Connect with Amy by visiting abitofanguish.weebly.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

💝  Sarah Anne Crouch lives in Arkansas with her husband, three children, and thousands of books. She always wanted to be an author, but spent some time as a teacher, earned a degree in library science, and makes feeble attempts to corral her small children as a stay-at-home mom. Sarah loves reading books, recipes, piano music, and emails from readers. Connect with Sarah by visiting sarahannecrouch.wordpress.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

  Heather Greer

💝  Lori DeJong (pronounced DeeYung) is a contemporary Christian romance author who enjoys penning stories full of grace and the redemptive power of God’s love that inspire others to hope regardless of circumstance, find joy in the moment, and grow in their faith. Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Lori arrived in Texas in 2005 and dug those roots right in. She currently resides in beautiful Georgetown, north of Austin, with her husband of three decades. Connect with Lori by visiting loridejongwrites.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

💝  Heather Greer loves growing in her relationship with God and helping others do the same. While she’s served in ministries dealing with toddlers through adults, her focus is on encouraging and challenging teen and adult believers to go further in their faith. She is blessed to be able to use her God-given passion for writing to do this, both in her books and blog. Heather is a pastor’s kid from southern Illinois. While she never intended to marry a pastor, she became a pastor’s wife when her husband answered the call to preach five years into their marriage. Now that three of her four kids have flown the nest, Heather enjoys more time for reading and writing and writing about reading. And when she’s not doing any of those things, you’ll probably find her in the kitchen baking for her friends and family. Connect with Heather by visiting heathergreer.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.


Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a $40 Amazon gift card and a signed copy of A Match Made at Christmas!

A Match Made at Christmas JustRead Tours blog giveaway

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight November 11, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on November 18, 2025. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.

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Thursday, November 6, 2025

~ FRIDAY ROMANTIC SUSPENSE MISTLETOE & MALICE ~

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~ FRIDAY ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
FEATURE ~
--  'MISTLETOE & MALICE'  --
AUTHOR LORI DEJONG
  
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Mistletoe and Malice JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Mistletoe and Malice by Lori DeJong, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

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About the Book

 

Mistletoe and Malice

Title:   Mistletoe and Malice 
Series:
   Guarded Hearts Series #1 
Author:
   Lori DeJong 
Publisher:
   Scrivenings Press 
Release Date:
   October 21, 2025 
Genre:
   Romantic Suspense

He’s sworn to protect her life … but guarding his heart may be his biggest challenge. 

After barely escaping an attempted abduction, Houston attorney Riley Hudson is forced to accept her wealthy father's demand for private security. The last thing she wants is a bodyguard—especially one as maddeningly arrogant, bossy … and handsome as Colton Blankenship. Yet as the threat against her escalates, she begins to rely not only on his skills, but his steadfast presence. 

Colton isn’t thrilled about giving up his hard-earned holiday vacation to protect a spoiled heiress. But he soon learns Riley is nothing like he expected. Fierce, independent, and unwavering in her faith, she’s everything he thought he’d left behind after tragedy shattered his own beliefs. As the unknown threat circles closer, the tension between them ignites into something deeper ... and far more perilous. 

When a second attempt on Riley’s life nearly succeeds, Colton faces a terrifying truth. Protecting her means risking more than just his life. Haunted by a past he can't outrun, and a faith he’s all but lost, he must decide if he can trust God again ... before he loses Riley—and his heart—for good.

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EXCERPT:

"Bodyguards? Daddy, you know how I feel about bodyguards. I can’t stand having somebody on me constantly. I know I’m a people person, but bodyguards aren’t people. They’re … they’re … tactical gear. And just as cumbersome." She glanced over her shoulder. "No offense."

"None taken," Mack answered.

"Tactical gear," Trevor mumbled under his breath. "That was good."

Colton barely suppressed a chuckle. Daddy’s little princess wasn’t happy. And he’d been called a lot worse than tactical gear.

"It’s all so unnecessary. I’m perfectly capable of taking care of myself."

He gestured toward her with his chin."Let me see if I understand what happened today. You were out shopping. Meeting friends for lunch. Walking in a parking garage. Were you able to get to your pepper spray? Did you have the opportunity to run? And even if you had, what kind of shoes were you wearing? Low heel? High heel?"

"Well … no, my pepper spray was in my bag, and I was wearing boots."

"Flat boots? High-heeled boots?"

"Three-inch heels. Which actually came in handy, if you’d check the report. It all happened pretty quickly, but I think he’ll be limping for a while."

"And if I’d been with you, it wouldn’t have happened at all." 

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REVIEW:

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An excellent combination of well-developed characters, a sophisticated plot, an unusual villain, and a strong faith thread work in harmony to make this first book in the author's 'Guarded Hearts' Series exceptional . . .

I can't remember when I have admired and respected a heroine as much as I do Riley Hudson from this book! She is a young woman I would treasure having as my friend. She's kind, compassionate, thoughtful, hard-working, and inspiring. Her circle of friends stick together through thick and thin, and they work in concert to get things done.

Colton Blankenship, her bodyguard and the lead man on her personal security team, is keeping his own secrets from the past and he holds his true feelings for Riley close to the vest. He is a consummate professional in his job, but he can be prickly when anyone tries to get close to him on a personal level.

The villain who is trying to murder Riley is devious and a master of disguise. This person keeps Colton and his team on their toes and Riley remains in a constant state of high alert.

Throughout the story we learn of many ways that Riley works to make the lives of others better whether it be in feeding the hungry or acting as a pro bono lawyer. Her wealthy family is supportive of her efforts, and they are there for her in every way possible.

I found this inspirational story to be meaningful on several levels. It is a story with several important messages that will stay with me for a long time.

The book is completely clean in language and content. As mentioned earlier, the faith thread is strong and the themes of compassion and kindness echo throughout the story.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through JustRead Publicity Tours. All of my thoughts and opinions shared here are solely my own.

I will look forward to reading the other stories which are forthcoming in this series.

 

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PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | BookBub

Also Available


About the Author

Lori DeJong

Lori DeJong is a contemporary Christian romance author who enjoys penning stories full of grace and the redemptive power of God’s love that inspire others to hope regardless of circumstance, find joy in the moment, and grow in their faith. She resides in Georgetown, Texas, with her husband and two fur-babies, with a daughter and son-in-love in DFW. Lori's debut novel, Love's True Calling, was the 2022 winner of the ACFW Genesis Award for Romance, a double finalist in the 2024 Selah Awards, and was named the 2023 Scrivenings Press Contemporary Book of the Year. Love’s True Home, Book 2 of the True Calling Series, was a 2025 Selah finalist. Love’s True Measure released in June. Lori's Christmas novella, Jingle Bell Matchmakers, a part of A Match Made at Christmas novella collection, was named a 2025 ACFW Carol Award finalist.

Connect with Lori by visiting loridejongwrites.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a $50 Amazon gift card, a signed copy of Mistletoe and Malice, and a signed copy of A Match Made at Christmas novella collection (released in Oct 2024)!

Mistletoe and Malice JustRead Tours blog tour giveaway

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight November 3, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on November 10, 2025. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.

Enter Giveaway


Follow along at JustRead Tours for a full list of stops!

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