Dear Readers, Kathi
Macias has written a Christmas novel each year for several years. I’m always
anxious to read them. I think you will be, too.
Welcome back, Kathi. Do
you have a favorite genre to write?
I prefer general contemporary, issues-related fiction,
though I will write other kinds as well.
If you didn’t live in
the part of the country where you do, where would you live?
Somewhere in the mountains, possibly in the Pacific Northwest .
What foreign country
would you like to visit and why?
Describe what you
think would be the most romantic vacation you could take.
A month (or more) in a cabin in the mountains, with a
fireplace stocked with lots of wood. And, of course, lots of good books to
read.
Where would you like
to set a story that you haven’t done yet?
Tell us about the
story.
Return to Christmas is about a Marine who comes home from his
second tour of duty with PTSD. This causes him problems in his family and at
work. He is in denial about his problems until a little boy with Childhood
Attachment Disorder manages on Christmas Eve to break through the Marine’s
hardened heart.
Please give us the
first page of the book.
Sand. Why did there have to be so much sand? At times Chet
Mason suspected it was in his food; other times he was certain of it.
He glanced at his friend and fellow Marine, Todd Bishop, who
stood less than fifty feet away. Their guard duty would end in less than an
hour. Chet knew Todd would make a beeline for some chow; the guy was always
hungry. After considering the very real possibility of sand in their food,
however, Chet wasn’t so sure it was worth it. Besides, the lure of sleep was
stronger. He’d been up for nearly thirty-six hours, and all he wanted now was
some serious shut-eye.
Todd must have felt Chet’s gaze, as he turned his head and
offered a smile. “Hey, Sarge,” he teased, “don’t tell me we’ve been here so
long that I’m starting to look good to you.”
Chet chuckled. “Never happen, Bishop. Your ugly mug’s the
reason they call us Jarheads.”
Todd scarcely had time to shake his head and grin before a
white-hot explosion rocked their world. The next thing Chet knew, he was
face-down in the dirt, wondering if his ears had been blown off. He couldn’t
hear a thing.
How can readers find
you on the Internet?
My website is kathimacias.com. I am on Facebook (Kathi
Macias and Kathi Macias author), as well as Twitter: @alandkathi, and Pinterest
at www.Pinterest.com/kathimacias
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28 comments:
This looks like a great story. I'd love to win.
Colletta from PA
would love to win. Angela and Oreo in KY
Another great one from Kathi!
Melanie Backus, TX
Christmas stories are always wonderful.
California
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
Seems more and more there are books about our military returning home with PTSD. I'm glad there are authors out there who are willing to tackle this sensitive subject. I think the more we understand, the more we can possibly help a person who suffers from this. God bless these brave men & women out there in the combat zones!
I'd love to find out more about Chet & the little boy he meets! Thank you for the chance to win a copy of "Return to Christmas"
Trixi in OR
P.S. Kathi, I am living in the Pacific Northwest myself (on the coast of Oregon) & I love both the ocean and mountians. I hope someday you can see your dream come true to live in a place like this. I think it's truly God's playground, you can see His hand in all the beauty around you! :-)
A great first page thank you.
Mary P
QLD AUSTRALIA
Oh I so want to read this book. Thank you for the chance to win a copy.
Blessings,
Cindy W.
I live in Indiana
Oh I so want to read this book. Thank you for the chance to win a copy.
Blessings,
Cindy W.
I live in Indiana
I really enjoy Kathi's books and look forward to reading this one.
Edward A in VA
Putting this on my wish list.. sounds like one I'd really like..
Deanna S in Nebraska
Looks like a great read. kamundsen44ATyahooDOTcom. North Platte Nebraska
I have been to Israel twice and I recommend it to you, highly!
I like the current event theme you are writing about-PTSD in a returning Marine.
sm CA wileygreen1(at)yahoo(dot)com
Kathi, your first page suggests a wonderful story! I love Christmas stories and this sounds like a heartwarming book.
Blessings to you and Lena!
Connie from KY
cps1950 at gmail dot com
This book sounds like one I will surely enjoy. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of it. Also enjoyed the interview.
Brenda in VA
Oh, I love Kathi's boodks thanks for the chance to win a copy of this book
live in ND
ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com
Wow, such wonderful and encouraging comments! Thank you all so much--and sorry I didn't get here sooner. I was on a two-day road trip with my youngest son. Blessings to you all!
I visited Israel with a church group. The Sea of Galilee was special, sitting on the "mount" while our pastor spoke.
And this sounds like a special book.
Terri in WI
Sounds like another great book by Kathi.
Blessings to you.
Enter me in your awesome giveaway!!
Conway, SC.
I would like to read your Christmas book!
Thank you from Illinois.
Enter me.
Blanch NC
I so appreciate all of you. Thank you!
Hello Lena and Kathi. Thanks for hosting Kathi. She is a special lady. I love the way she writes stories about real life problems.
I was so touched by the series she wrote about sex slavery. And, would recommend it to everyone. And, I have a lot. Such a sad subject. I would love to win her knew Christmas book. So many of our veterans suffer with PTSD. Please put my name in for a chance. And, may GOD continue to bless you ladies. Maxie (TX.) > mac262(at)me(dot)com <
I'd love to visit Israel, as well!
This story sounds good--thanks for the chance to win!
-Melissa M. in TN
Looking forward to reading this book...I love Kathi's books.Jackie Tessnair
This sounds like a marvelous and encouraging book. I would enjoy reading it.
Deanne in PA
Kathi's books are always a hit with me. Return to Christmas looks so good!
Beth from IA
I don't think I've read this author before would love to try it and this sounds like a great story.
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