When we realized that the safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving was to basically not celebrate Thanksgiving with our family, I pouted.
I procrastinated.
I promised myself that I would be grateful for all that I had, not what I’d miss.
And finally, my guy and I decided we’d order a turkey for our small Thanksgiving table – just the two of us.
We called our favorite local farm, where we buy our fresh veggies and meats and sandwiches and desserts and, well, you get the picture. We are firm believers in SHOP LOCAL.
But alas, so are many people in our community; the farm’s turkeys had been sold out weeks ago.
We called several other local stores, with the same story, at least for the small, eight pound variety.
So, on Wednesday morning we picked up our last choice – a 16 pounder. Holy Toledo Turkey!
But this is where the Holy comes in. Several single people live nearby. Why not share some roasted turkey with a few of them? How about the lady down the street with the cat she rescued two years ago? And that fellow next block over who fills his four bird feeders every day, just like Mister in my book Molly Finds Her Purr?
The good news is, we don’t have that much turkey left over today. The even better news is that my publisher sent me a link, linking Mister, and the widow with the rescued cat, and a holiday deal. https://www.borgopublishing.com/product-page/two-children-s-picture-books-by-pamela-wight
Borgo Publishing is offering a wonderful bargain on my two children’s books, Birds of Paradise and Molly Finds Her Purr. Each hardcover children’s book is full of gorgeous illustrations and (yes, I must say it) highly reviewed stories about birds Bert and Bessie, who discover how to love themselves despite their flaws, and Molly, a bullied cat who finds unexpected friendship. These books are perfect for any child ages 2 to 102!
Shop local and independent.
And Molly and Bert warn: Stay Safe!
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Thanks, Derrick. Happy Thankful Week to you and yours.
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such a wonderful ending. p.s. I’ve recently ordered your book ‘Molly’ from my local indie book store and it’s back ordered, so I’m excited for when it arrives, must be selling very well!
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I’m thrilled that you’ll soon get Molly. Sorry about the back order – ordering directly from Borgo Publishing would be faster. Hope Molly and her fun friends arrive soon! ❤
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No worries, when it gets here, I’ll be surprised!
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Lovely, Pam! Happy Thanksgiving was definitely different this year.
That’s a great holiday deal!
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Different, but we got through it and realized that traditions are wonderful. Not being able to celebrate our “normal” way gave us that much more gratefulness for those annual rituals that bring light and love to all who gather.
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Happy Thanksgiving, Pam! What a lovely way to deal with too much turkey!
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Sharing is Giving is Thankfulness for Friends and Neighbors who make our life so much stronger and better. ❤
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Many smiles in this one. Well done. We bought local – but a meal-for-four from a locally-owned restaurant. Picked it up Tuesday – heated it Thursday – no mess, no fuss. Our third was my wife’s father (age 91), so we have just enough leftover. Still, there is much to be grateful for. 🙂
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My guy just read your comment and said – “hmmm, maybe we’ll do that next year!” 🙂
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LOL …. the King of Turkey Cooking said that? Wow!!! Definitely, “Holy Toledo!”
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Yup!! 🙂
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I hope people will take advantage of your great deal, Pam. I’m happy you had a nice Thanksgiving. xo
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Quite a number of people have ordered my children’s books for holiday gifts, Jill. It’s heart-warming. However, LOVED your newest story in Woman’s World, which was definitely HEARTH-warming. 🙂
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It was quiet here, my turkey escaped!
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Lucky turkey! . My best memories are the turkey soup my dad made the next day when he’d visit us into his 70s. I think he added an ingredient of thankfulness with each piece of celery/pepper/carrots & peas he added to the pot.
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Now, that is one sweet memory!!
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As my grandma used to say, “There’s no such thing as too much turkey!” I am happy to see that you found your gratitude.
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Grandmas are always SO wise! ❤
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All the posts about Thanksgiving have made me crave turkey. 🙂
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If only we could have shared some of ours with you! Hey, maybe next year drones will deliver from my house to yours! ;-0 🙂
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We also believe in shopping locally, yet it is amazing what is sold out right now. I am back to Zoom reading with my granddaughters due to recent visiting restrictions. One of their top two book requests is “Molly Finds Her Purr!” And, I continue to enjoy reading it over and over and over again. 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving, Pam.❤️
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Well, you just made my Thanksgiving triply thankful, Erica. Send your granddies a huge hug from Molly’s author. ❤
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Once again Pam, you inspire me and remind me of how, even in difficult circumstances, hope, joy, love, possibility lives when we open our hearts and share all we can.
And… I’m off to order your books for my grandchildren. what a lovely gift it will be, especially when I can say, “I know the author” — well, sort of, in a virtual way, but I do feel like I know your heart. It is beautiful.
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Louise, I have decided that we bloggers DO know each other – no matter that we’ve never been in each other’s sight. We share our secrets and our souls on our blogging SITE. I think in some ways, we get to know each other even better than those who meet in person but never really “share themselves,” if you know what I mean.
I’m so excited for your grandchildren! I think they’ll LOVE your gift.
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I so agree Pam! We share the truth at the core of our hearts and see one another in that brilliant light of loving-kindness. Quite a beautiful thing!
I’ve ordered them and asked for them to be sent directly to their home in Vancouver. I’m so excited!
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Sometimes I think we blogger friends know each other more than the friends we can speak to face-to-face!
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Lovely post, Pamela. We got a rotisserie turkey from our market. Devine and perfect for three. Best wishes on the book.
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Rotisserie is a great idea. Thanks for the best wishes!
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Thanks for the heartwarming reminder of what the holidays and life are about Pam. Kudos on your creative book promotion. I hope your stories find there way into many homes and hearts.
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Oh, you know me well, Brad. The idea of promoting sends me scurrying into a dark corner. But, really, how else do we tell our friends near and wide about our creative endeavors? I kind of laughed at myself linking turkey and cats and birds and holiday bargains all in one post, but it worked, I think. 🙂 ❤
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It works much better than straight on promotion which I honestly get tired of on blogs, but I understand and agree writers and artists have to let people know about their offerings.
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What a wonderful way to celebrate Thanksgiving. Sharing always makes you feel good and thankful that you can. I love the tie into your books as well. Sending thanksgiving hugs. xo
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Thanks, Darlene. The smile on our neighbor’s face when we gave her a container of still-warm turkey made my heart grow twice its size. Wait, I think that’s the Grinch’s story. But it’s true! xo
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I can’t think of a nicer gift to find under the tree. People with kids should go for this bargain and do a good thing for their kids. A great book lasts so much longer than a breakable toy or gadget, and the memory of the story in that book could last forever.
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I LOVE the way you think, Anneli. Turns out, I agree wholeHEARTedly. ❤
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I’ve always loved books. My mother used to read the fairy tales to me (in German) and when we came to Canada when I was in grade one, and the fairy tales were in some of the books here, I was amazed that they were the same stories. Six-year-old’s POV. I didn’t know about translations or world-famous stories then. But I do remember that books made a big impression. I made a point of reading a lot to my classes after I became a teacher, and I hope I’ve helped instill a love of books in my students over the years. Your children’s books would be wonderful gifts, and if I had little kids, I would definitely put those books under the tree. Lots of lifelong warm and fuzzy feelings to draw on. 😉
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Beautiful post, Pam and Happy Thanksgiving to you and to your family.
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And to you and yours! ❤
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Thank you dear Pam.
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And karma visited you right away. Good story and great idea.
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Karma is my friend. Thanks, Jacqui, Promotion is difficult for me, but adding it with a heap of turkey makes it easier. 🙂
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Wonderful all around, Pam! Sharing the love… ❤ xo
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A CA friend just asked me for examples of good haikus. I sent him your site! Happy Haiku-ing Holiday.
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Hugs & Happy Holidays, Pam! 🎄 xoxoxo
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Hope you had a great day! We had a 14 pounder too, but we usually have a 20 pounder. Too few people to celebrate this year – just my husband and I and our daughter and her husband. Eli is too small for turkey!
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A great post, Pam. We were planning to travel by car, then two days before Thanksgiving we changed our minds and stayed home. I’m glad we did. Our Thanksgiving was quiet and we have a lot to be thankful for this year (just like every year), including your friendship. ❤
I'm so happy to see your books on sale! What a great deal, especially for those with children or grandchildren or neighbor children or giving trees or….the list goes on. Beautiful books. And in fact, I've just given myself an idea. I think I'll order two for one of the giving tree names I picked.
Enjoy your weekend! The tree's going up at our house. 🙂
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The 11-pound turkey we ordered turned into a 13-pounder when I brought it in from the car last week. Alas, I’ve never been good with numbers. Maybe it’s my eyesight . . .
Plaudits, Pam, for sharing your bounty. We are storing the leftovers in hopes of making soup, etc. to share later.
Your books are the perfect gift, as I know from experience, having gifted myself some – ha!
And your deluxe books are a bargain at that price, a gift that gives on giving again and again. I’m planning to run a sale on mine this week. Why not!
I hope you have LOTS of sales, Pam! 🙂
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I love how you shared with your neighbors! But left over turkey makes a great soup! Glad you stayed safe and enjoyed your day. We did too!
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So glad the day went well for you and your guy, Patricia. Are you staying busy reading more great children’s books? I better hop over to your site right now. xo
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HAPPY ‘PRE AND POST’ THANKSGIVING, GOOD ‘WARRIOR PRINCESS’, TO YOU AND YOURS!
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I FEEL YOUR BLESSING ALL THE WAY OVER HERE IN CHILLY N.E. ! Right back at you, my fellow Warrior. ❤
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We also had a quiet Thanksgiving, Pam, with just the two of us and Peking Goose. Just enough left overs for soup and a sandwich. It was hard not seeing everyone, and Christmas is going to almost impossible! To soothe my aching heart, we decided to have a giant Thanksgiving/Christmas in July event. We’re going to rent a place at the beach, invite the kids and grandkids, have turkey and a Christmas tree and lights and cranberry sauce and presents and lots of hugs and thankfulness. Hang in there a little longer and this virus will be behind us. There’s much to be thankful for. ❤ ❤ ❤
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GREAT idea for an aching heart. I may “steal” that idea – I see the East Coast shore in our summer future, with turkey (on the grill, perhaps?) and the fixin’s, and lots of family and thankfulness.
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Go ahead and steal it , Pam. I did! When I heard someone suggest it, a huge feeling of loss lifted right off my shoulders. Plenty of time to plan and make sure everyone can get there. We’re going to have Christmas lights and a Secret Santa too! The best part is that the little kids are on board. 🙂
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I. Love.This. 🎅 ❤️ 🥰👍
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I just booked our spot. 🙂
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❤ 🙂 ❤ 🙂
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The perfect solution to a too-big turkey feast! Years ago my son and I were in London for Christmas and the only restaurants we could find open on the holiday were in the Lebanese quarter. We had a huge meal apiece and took the leftovers in to-go boxes. We gave them to two fellows living in the subway halls. It was the best Christmas gift that year.
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What a wonderful story. It’s times like these – experimenting outside of tradition and giving to others, that make the biggest, brightest memories.
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Holy Moly! You shared turkey with neighbors? Oh, Pam, you have risen even higher in my books. Speaking of books–way to go. I only wish I had some young’un grandkids–I would buy a book for each of them. The cats don’t read. 😦
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Don’t underestimate your cats, Kathy. 🙂 ❤
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Very nice, Pam. Happy Thanksgiving – time for turkey soup!
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Turkey casserole, turkey sandwiches, turkey soup…. 🙂
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Making soup tomorrow!
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Happy Thanksgiving, Pam. You wanted to give away a little turkey anyway. That’s where those big birds come in handy.
I hope you saw that I finished The Right Wrong Man and left a review on Amazon and Goodreads. Super read! The other good news is I’ve finally stopped calling you Pamela Wright. I bet you get that a lot. 😎
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OH my gosh, Pete. Thanks for letting me know – a special Thanksgiving gift! Your review is amazing – so well-written and you totally “get” the plot of my twisty tale. I’m so glad (ie, relieved) that you enjoyed this romantic suspense. THANK YOU for your support and your kudos. I’ve included your review in this site’s tab for THE RIGHT WRONG MAN.
And yes, I get Pamela White and Pamela Wright a lot- I always explain I have ancestors who came from Britain’s Isle of Wight – not sure if that’s true, but seems it must be. Happy Thanksgiving weekend!
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My neighbor and friend delivered the most delicious feast on my doorstep. I was so thrilled and touched . My beautiful friend works in a clinic and this was her week off.
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Wow. You have a wonderful friend, Gerlinde. But my guess is this was a “pay it forward” moment, because you are an incredible friend to others as well.
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I’m glad you found a turkey! When Mark and I celebrate Thanksgiving, just the two of us (and when in a house with an oven, which only happened during house sits), we always looked for the smallest turkey in the store. In recent years, turkey “parts” had to suffice. Yesterday, our Thanksgiving meal was devoured in the middle of the Arizona desert. 🙂
One day, I’m buying these two children’s books! I have them in my cart. All I need is an address, an occasion, and the opportunity to check them out myself before gifting them!
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An Arizona Thanksgiving sounds warm and inviting, Liesbet (we had cold chilly rain, and I know how much you miss that). 🙂 Thanks for placing my books in your cart. Once you have an address I’d be happy to send the books to you autographed if you’d prefer. ❤
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How wonderful that you were able to share the wealth of your turkeyfest feast with your neighbors ~> SMILES!
We enjoyed a turkey-less feast on the back deck. Just the two of us . . . AND creamy mashed potatoes, savory stuffing, delicious gravy, fresh green beans, buttery butternut squash, cranberry sauce, olives, the works! Plus PIE for dessert. And leftovers.
We ZOOMED with family in Orlando, Lexington KY, and Fort Collins, CO. And BFF spoke with each of his siblings in NJ and MD. All in all, a good day in a somewhat funky year.
Good luck with those darling books!
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Shhh- don’t tell anyone but I don’t care about eating the turkey either. Just give me all those sides! Sounds like you had a truly joyful Thanksgiving Nancy. 😘
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Wonderful post!!! Your too-big turkey was a blessing to others!
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I love sharing. 🥰❤️
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Now isn’t that what Thanksgiving is all about? Sharing with others. What a beautiful thing. My husband, back when he was single, used to make Thanksgiving and Christmas suppers and invite all the lonely and alones. He was such a generous soul.
And I’ve ordered the two books because – just because! Maybe one day I’ll be a grandmother. Maybe not. Either way, I know I will enjoy them.
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Your husband was such a beautiful soul, Dale. But you know that. I am absolutely thrilled that you will be getting my two children’s books that are as much for adults as for kids. 🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️
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He really was. Yes! I’m a big kid at heart, anyway 😉 xoxo
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What a wonderful way to turn a minus into a plus! I love it. Unfortunately, that wasn’t an option here though I have done that on normal occasions. Due to health concerns, we did things differently this year as well. My sister who is waiting for new lungs and is compromised as I am, decided the safest thing was for her to cook dinner for the first time and my daughter and I joined her and the mother of her housemates. She is 87 and isolates in her own room. I was so proud of my sister pulling the small dinner together for the first time. Everyone should do it once I think. We baked the pies and brought rolls. It was a short visit after helping clean up so she could go rest. It was a day of gratitude any way you look at it. I think your idea to invite neighbors is a great on. Lets hope we can do that again for different reasons in the coming years. Have a wonderfilled weekend.
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Oh, Marlene! I’m thinking so much now about your sister. Please keep us all updated about her condition and her transplant! That is a great feat to make a meal like that. And it is a beautiful way of giving to everyone in the household. Hugs to you❣️
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A lovely way to spread the good will at Thanksgiving. I hope anyone who hasn’t read them picks up your wonderful picture books 🙂
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I hope so too, Andrea. 🤭😛
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Love how you think – sharing with others, supporting local, and good books too! Bravo!
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Thank you, John!
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What a fabulous idea to share the abundance! We too are trying to support local whenever possible in these challenging times. Will look for your books at our local bookstores and then on to where sold in Canada.
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“Local”and “independent” are the name of the shopping game, Sue!
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Happy Belated thanksgiving! And I’m glad that you decided to share your turkey…that does help make the holiday a bit brighter for everyone.
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Giving makes each holiday so much brighter – especially with the smiles and thank yous the next day from our neighbors. 👍❤️
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Pam what a great idea to share your huge turkey with others nearby! Hope that the women with the cats got a double portion to share the left overs with her furry ones.
Your books are very much beloved by a little girl living in Spain! Her parents are from Belgium and New Zealand and they really appreciated receiving such quality English language children’s books.
Bravo.
Peta
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Both Bert and Bessie from Birds of Paradise and Molly from Molly Finds Her Purr are internationally renowned now thanks to you! 🥰 🐈 🐦
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A great idea to share, Pam. I am sure the single people were very pleased. Congratulations on your two children’s books.
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Thanks, Robbie. 😍
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Pam, a touching post and in the midst of the sadness of not seeing your family in person you spread warmth, kindness and some thanksgiving feast with your neighbours … it’s strange times and your experience shows how we are all adapting for now. Next year you can have one almighty fabulous celebration together! Your books look incredible and a terrific offer from you and your publisher! Heartwarming to just see these snippets! Take care, my friend. hugs xx
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So wonderful to see your name and your lovely comment here, Annika!Isn’t that a wonderful thought – a huge feast with many family and friends gathered in 2021. 🙏💚
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What a lovely way to share the holiday with others who, I’m sure, truly appreciated the gesture. Nice. 😊 And for sharing your books on a special as well. Happy Thanksgiving!
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I call this all the “turkey share.” 🤗
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What a wonderful solution!
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Yes! 🙂 xo
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Congrats on the wonderful promo and the holy turkey! 🙂 xx
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Thank you! I learn a lot from you and how to do promotion. I find it difficult but people are putting up with me… This post has created a number of new readers of my children’s books and that is a wonderful consequence of putting myself out there. 🤭🥴
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Hey, we are all entitled to publicize our work, right? Good for you! 🙂 xxx
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Wonderful post Pam, and so pleased you got to share your Turkey with others… And a timely gift from your publisher…. Sending huge hugs and Congrats on your lovely lovely book.. ❤
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Blowing a kiss your way, a hug, and a Namaste. xo
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I’m glad you made the best of Thanksgiving in the COVID Apocalypse, Pam. I hope your December is going well. Hugs on the wing!
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Well, the fun and joyful news is that my post here about passing-around-the turkey and my publisher’s book special has led to many people ordering my children’s books for holiday gifts. This is making my December very happy. 🙂 Hugs on YOUR wing, Teagan. xo
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Oh good for you, Pam. What a delightful post to read. If anything, many of us are thinking of others and reaching out. So happy for you about your books. xo
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Very nice post
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Thank you!
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