AUTHOR E.L. REED TALKS ABOUT KIDS AND CHRISTMASES PAST AND PRESENT

E.L. Reed, originally from New Hampshire, now resides in Tennessee. She has fond memories of the Maine coastline and incorporates the ocean into all her books. Growing up as an avid reader, it was only natural for her to turn to creating stories for others to enjoy. She continues to learn through her children's strength and abilities that pushes her to go outside her comfort zone on a regular basis. Learn more about E.L. and her books at her website. 

Christmas is a time for love. I see love during the Christmas season every time I look at my children, or grandchildren’s faces. I see the wonder in their eyes as they see the Christmas lights on the tree turning on for the first time. Christmas has always held a special place in my heart. 

 

When my kids were younger, I was a single mom and times were tough. One year, I had to put my kids’ names into the local Christmas Angel program. It was the hardest thing I had to do—I felt like a failure for not being able to provide for my kids at Christmas. Yet, that was one of the best Christmas the children and I had. 

 

One family adopted all three of my kids, and they received everything they had asked for. Not only that, but they also provide me with a new winter jacket and gift cards to McDonalds and the movies so the kids and I could go out and have a little fun. 

 

When my kids got a little older, and things were better financially for us, I told them about that year. From that point on, we adopted a child or two from the Angel tree in our town so we could give back. Nothing warms my heart more than to know my children still do this, even though they are grown and have families of their own. The need for them to continue giving back, giving thanks every year for the year that someone took care of them at Christmas, is the best gift I could receive from my children. The love my children have for Christmas, and the opportunity to do for others, warms my heart.

 

Love is a powerful thing, and something I look forward to seeing not only at Christmas, but every day through the eyes of my children and grandchildren. Look around you this Christmas season and see where the loves shines through.

Spikes

Memoirs of Murder, Book 2

 

Connecticut State Police Detective Wesley Dawson doesn't rest if the streets aren't safe. And right now, safety is paramount with a serial killer spiking fear in the men of the city as each new body surfaces. But something is eerily off. 

 

Once again, enlisting the help of medical examiner Ali Jensen is Wes' only option. But when all evidence points to the past, Wes and Ali are forced to delve into unsolved cases while teaming up with an unlikely ally to solve the crimes.

 

With danger lurking at every turn, can Ali and Wes take down the serial killer before history repeats itself?

 

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