December 2025

Merry Christmas to you, and a happy 2026! May God open our hearts to rest in His Presence more and more as we learn to trust Him with the big and the little things in our lives.

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Looking for Wintery Reads?

Check out Reading is My Superpower’s list of Books Set in Snowy Places. They’re grouped by different locations, including a Canada section. See if you recognize any of the books! (And yes, I know winter doesn’t mean snow everywhere in the world. If your winter doesn’t involve cold and ice, reading some of these stories will remind you to be grateful!)

If you’d like a quick read, Slay Bells Ringing by Emily James is a duet of two mystery novels. Here’s my review: Slay Bells Ringing.

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What’s happening with my Green Dory Inn series?

The story passed the target word count’s 96% mark. It looks like there are two chapters left. Can I finish by year-end? If you’ve been praying, thank you and please keep it up. The last sections have been flowing nicely, and the story’s living in my head in good ways. I’m still optimistic for a fall 2026 release. 

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And, because it’s Christmas and people like photos, here’s one of our Christmas tree, sourced from Lunenburg County but not from the fictional lot run by Landon’s neighbours.

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Until next time...

Wherever this finds you, thank you for opening my email and I wish you a blessed Christmas season with loved ones. May you find some quiet moments with our Saviour, and may you find a good book under your tree Christmas morning.

Until next time,

Janet Sketchley is an award-winning Atlantic Canadian writer who likes her fiction with a splash of mystery or adventure and a dash of Christianity. Why leave faith out of our stories if it's part of our lives? You can find Janet online at janetsketchley.ca.

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Green Dory Inn Mystery Series:

Unknown Enemy (book 1, novella-length)

Hidden Secrets (book 2, novel-length)

Bitter Truth (book 3, novel-length)

Deadly Burden (book 4, novel-length)

Redemption's Edge Christian Suspense Series:

Heaven's Prey (book 1, novel-length)

Secrets and Lies (book 2, novel-length)

Without Proof (book 3, novel-length)

Daily Devotional Collections:

A Year of Tenacity (365 days)

Tenacity at Christmas (31 days)

Reader's Journals:

Reads to Remember (Book Stack Edition)

Reads to Remember (Books with Tea Edition)