Thank you, Tim. I really glad you like VMT. It was a struggle to write it and took me ages. Without Cole's And Val's help I wouldn't have finished it. The new world kinda overwhelmed me, so many ideas.
And yes, you're spot on. Gods are no superior beings, they make mistakes, and the humans had to pay for it. I don't know if I'm done with this world, but I'm definitely done with anthologies.
Cole: I had a lot of fun writing the goofy combinations and the silly swear words. I think Christmas also provides plenty of mirth as well as serious reflection. I appreciate such a warm and lovely review. Thanks!!!
Cole: That sounds delicious. I love eating ginger cookies with most anything fruity and the spice makes it warm and dear. Thanks for the memories and sharing it with me. I appreciate the lovely review.
Cole: You’re right. This is a tale about how important the little things can be to our lives. The memories Howard implanted in me live on even now. The smallest actions can make some of the biggest difference in our lives. Thanks for a thoughtful review!!!
Cole: Oh, I didn’t mean to make you cry, though I do when I read it. It’s something I wrote some time ago after he died. I wanted to share it with you all so you get how much he touched my life. We weren’t exactly close, but his presence was so important to me. Thanks for such a heartfelt review.
Cole: I’m glad you can enjoy Christmas without it being part of you. Thanks for the memories of how it has meaning even without being one of your traditions. Thanks for the wonderful review and sharing your feelings.
Cole: Christmas is a time for remembrance and celebration of life. As you said, memories of the good times carry us through the long dark nights. Thanks for such an interesting review.
Cole: Your Christmas memories sound delicious! Scalloped oysters are wonderful and your thoughts made me hungry! I’m so pleased my memory conjured up your own experiences. Thanks for such a warm and thoughtful review.
Cole: I love your sharing with us the memory of your own Christmases. You parents must have tried very hard to make things nice for you without making a production of it. Your family must have cared a great deal to help so much. What lovely thoughts and remembrances of the past. It probably makes your efforts for your grandnieces all the more special. Thank you so much!!!
Cole: I made homemade marshmallows once and they are so delicious. They have a different texture that’s more candy-like and more pleasing I think that ordinary ones from the store. You can flavor them in different ways as well. Thanks for reviewing and sharing your own candymaking history!!!
Cole: I would love to make some toffee and send it to the good guessers!!! This memory was special to me because I really felt I figure out something important. Thanks!
Cole: I would love to make some toffee and send it to the good guessers!!! This memory was special to me because I really felt I figure out something important. Thanks!
– Cole: Thanks for the lovely review. I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe and the sentiment. When you’re with the one you love, it’s all that matter. Happy holidays!!!
Cole: So true! You expressed how we get to appreciate the nuances of the season and remembrances so well. The bitterness makes the sweetness all the sweeter. The pangs of pain make the ease of comfort more delightful. These things give us context and make us ponder. I think those are good things. Thanks for such a lovely and thoughtful review.