That's Merry Christmas, without all the diacritical marks that make Polish such an interesting language to see in print!
As Christmas nears, I'm reminded of Wigilia at my grandmother's house on Christmas Eve. And that reminds me to post another recipe for a great Polish dinner. I've already posted a soup, a sauerkraut dish (and if you think you hate kraut, this kapusta recipe will change your mind) and a dessert. So how about a potato dish? Check out the Royal Potatoes recipe on the main page.
My writing is coming along very well--mostly because I retired in May after 38 years of teaching English. Amazing how much I can get done when I don't need to grade 92 papers every week! I finished my novel Coming to Be and am still waiting for word from two publishers who have requested the complete draft. I'm also a third of the way into a new novel which is a real stretch for me--it's set in early 19th Century Natchez, Mississippi. But it is almost writing itself, or so it seems.
I've also started presenting, with my colleague Phillip Sterling, a series of writers' retreats based here in northern Michigan. In January I'll be posting a full schedule of next year's retreats. If you're a writer or know someone who is looking for a great retreat experience, check it out.
Sales have slowed for One Amber Bead, which is to be expected, although I continue to do readings and signings. I would like to remind everyone that it is still available in bookstores, through Amazon, and on Kindle and Nook.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2015.
Rebecca
