Wednesday, November 30, 2016

The Busiest Time of the Year - and a #Giveaway!

By Merry Wilkinson from the Year Round Christmas Mysteries by Vicki Delany

I am nothing but exhausted already! And the Christmas season has only just begun. My shop, Mrs. Claus’s Treasures, was overwhelmed the weekend after Thanksgiving and much of my stock decimated. I have to remember that a strong sales is a good thing!


I seriously underestimated the popularity of Alan Anderson’s hand-crafted toy train sets, and I’m going to have to ask him to make me more (a lot more) as super-special order. 


That’s the nice thing about sourcing most of my products locally.  I can go straight to the source.

And I never mind spending time with Alan, if you know what I mean.  Blush.

Back to the topic at hand: it’s Christmas in Christmas Town my favourite time of the year in my favourite place in all the world. I expect to be super busy, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.  I hope all the other shops on Jingle Bell Lane in Rudolph do as well this year.  In Christmas Town we believe that a rising tide lifts all boats and everyone supports everyone else.

Which is why it’s such a worry for us all now that poor Jack Olsen has been taken ill and his miserable son Gord has arrived from California to run the Yuletide Inn, one of Rudolph’s most cherished holiday spots.

My dad, Santa Claus himself, got into a very public argument with Gord about the spirit of Christmas Town, and Gord mocked him.

I sure hope nothing more happens at this important time of the year that might threaten to ruin Christmas in Rudolph.

A very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Vicki Delany and Eva Gates, to all the marvellous Killer Character readers.

As part of the KC Seasons’ Readings Festivities, Vicki would love to give away a copy of We Wish You A Murderous Christmas, the second book in the Year Round Christmas series, to one lucky reader.  Please leave a comment below to enter the contest. Be sure and give us your email address so we can contact the winner. Don’t like putting your email address on the web?  Send Vicki an email at and mention Killer Characters.  Contest ends the evening of December 2nd .  US and Canada entries.

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89 comments:

  1. Karen KNovember 30, 2016 at 12:10 AM

    This is a new to me series. Thanks for the chance!
    karen(dot)kenyon(at)rogers(dot)com

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  2. Dianne BahnNovember 30, 2016 at 5:55 AM

    I love Christmas themed mysteries. I can't wait to read We Wish you a Murderous Christmas! dbahn(at)iw(dot)net

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  3. DebbyNovember 30, 2016 at 7:06 AM

    This is new to me. I loved trains as a child.
    debby236 at gmail dot com

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  4. holdenjNovember 30, 2016 at 7:27 AM

    Loved the first one and the clever setting, can't wait to read the new one! Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

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  5. AnonymousNovember 30, 2016 at 8:19 AM

    Oh I love Christmas cozies! brichardson0056(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  6. MelissaNovember 30, 2016 at 8:32 AM

    I loved the first book in this series and can't wait to read this next one. [email protected]

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  7. petiteNovember 30, 2016 at 8:44 AM

    Thanks for this delightful cozy. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com

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    1. Vicki DelanyNovember 30, 2016 at 10:04 AM

      You are very welcome, Petite!

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  • Donna ENovember 30, 2016 at 4:25 PM

    We once lived in a small town that had a Christmas all year 'round store. It was always fun to go inside and listen to the music and look at the decor. The couple also had a utility pay concession so many people went in at least once a month. The man died several years ago, we moved away, and I wonder if the store is still there.
    I'd like to visit Christmas Town, and especially Mrs. Claus’s Treasures shop.
    donna (dot) durnell (at) sbcglobal (dot) net

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  • Kristina MillettNovember 30, 2016 at 5:38 PM

    Thank you for the giveaway! Christmas is my favorite holiday! I enjoy this time of year watching the Christmas movies and decorating for the holidays.
    [email protected]

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    1. Vicki DelanyNovember 30, 2016 at 6:35 PM

      So many wonderful traditional things to do, aren't there.

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