The time has come to prepare for Christmas – stocking up on food and drink, buying presents, getting ready for the kids to be at home ALL DAY . . . and thinking ahead to when it will be all over for another year.

Yes, for some it is a time of giving, getting, singing, drinking, renewing religious and family ties and finally. . . looking forward to a well-earned REST. I hope 2022 will be a better, safer and more enjoyable year.

Without further ado, let me wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!!

Please let me know what you think of my writing (good or bad) and email me: stefannicholson@bigpond.com

First the freebies (yes, you did read the title correctly). Just some snippets from my books and poetry.

Jemma and the Red Seal (adolescent fiction short story with female teen lead):

Spy Within a Ruby (adolescent fiction novel with female teen lead – 1st Chapter):

Diamond for a Ruby (adolescent fiction novel with female teen lead – 1st Chapter):

Ruby’s Covert Mission (adolescent fiction novel with female teen lead – 1st Chapter):

And some more of my POEMS: