IRIS ABBOTT

January always feels like a deep breath. The holidays have packed up their glitter and glow, the calendar has turned, and suddenly the world feels full of quiet possibility. For me, January isn't about reinvention, it's about gentle beginnings. When I sit down to write at the start of a new year, I don't pressure myself to become a new writer. I'm still the same storyteller who loves small towns, complicated hearts, and characters who fight for their happily-ever-afters.

There's something about Christmas Eve that feels like a story all its own: the anticipation, the warmth, the feeling that love is especially close. It's the night when small-town streets seem to glow a little brighter, families gather, and hope hangs softly in the air like falling snow. There is no better time for hearts to open and love to grow. Tonight, I hope you world feels warm, gentle, and full of the people and pets you love the most. May your Christmas Eve bring qu

December always brings a soft kind of magic. My favorite moments include the gentle glow of twinkle lights, the hush of cold mornings, and the irresistible urge to reach for a warm mug of tea. It's the month where the world seems to slow down just enough for us to appreciate the small comforts that make life sweet. In my writing, December has a way of bringing out tender moments between characters. There are quiet conversations by the fire, unexpected acts of kindness, and

AS November winds down, I always find myself drawn to the simple comforts of home. The soft glow of a lamp, the scent of steeping tea, and the quiet purr of a nearby cat. It's in these small, ordinary moments that I often find the spark for my stories. Home isn't just a place. It's a feeling. It's the warmth of someone waiting for you, the laughter that fills a kitchen, the way love shows up in everyday gestures. In my writing, those moments often become the heart of the

November always feels like a pause between the rush of fall and the magic of the holidays. It's a time to slow down, sip a little extra tea, and count the blessings, big and small, that fill our days. As a writer, I'm grateful for the quiet moments that spark stories: the golden glow of sunset on a country road, the soft fall of rain against the window, and the cuddly warmth of a cat curled up beside me. These are the little things that make life and love both ordinary and

October brings a delicious chill, not just in the air, but in the stories I love to tell! I've always been drawn to romance laced with suspense. There's just something about that heart-pounding mixture of love and danger. Maybe it's the thrill of not knowing wheat's around the corner, or the way two hearts grow closer when facing the unknown together. As I write, I picture those dark small-town streets, the flicker of porch lights, and the secrets that linger just out of s

There's something about autumn that always feels like a second chance. Maybe it's the crisp air that whispers of change, or the golden light that makes everything shimmer with possibility. As the leaves turn, I'm reminded that transformation can be beautiful and that love often blooms in unexpected places and unexpected ways. This time of year always inspires my writing. My characters tend to find themselves standing at crossroads, much like we do in real life, torn betwee

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