Sally at the Smorgasbord Magazine features my crime novel, Just Before Sunrise alongside Miriam Hurdle’s journal as a cancer survivor and Ritu Bhathal’s amusing romance novel.
https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2022/12/21/smorgasbord-christmas-book-fair-2022-memoir-cancer-miriam-hurdle-romance-ritu-bhathal-crimethriller-carol-balawyder/
I am happy and honored to be part of Sally’s Christmas list. Thank you, Sally and Joyous Holidays to one and all.
Welcome to the Smorgasbord Christmas Book Fair with a selection of books from personally recommended authors on my bookshelf I believe will make wonderful gifts for friends, family and for you.
The first book today is the poignant memoir by Miriam Hurdle…it is an inspiring read and I can recommend The Winding Road: A Journey of Survival.
About the book
In the summer of 2008, Miriam Hurdle was diagnosed with melanoma-an aggressive and invasive cancer in her internal organs. The survival rate before 2008 was low. Besides risking harsh treatments for a slim chance of survival, Miriam had hoops to jump through. By the time she received treatment at the beginning of 2009, her cancer had progressed from stage II to stage IV. It was a rough and uphill winding road. But alongside her was support and encouragement. Accompanied by the love of her family and community, this…
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Carol Balawyder 
Thanks for boosting the post Carol…Merry Christmas ♥
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My pleasure. Thank you for posting my book! ❤
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This is fantastic, Carol! Thanks for sharing!
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Wonderful, Carol!
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Bloody good
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Congrats again Carol. I loved your book 🙂 xx
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Lovely, Carol!❤️
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This is a fun series she does for the holidays. Glad your book was spotlighted, Carol!
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Thank you for sharing!!.. In spite of life’s challenges hope that you and your family had a wonderful Christmas with the day, and presents, filled with love and happiness and hope you and yours have a wonderful New Year and life is all that you wish for it to be…. 🙂
Until we meet again…
May your day be touched
by a bit of Irish luck,
Brightened by a song
in your heart,
And warmed by the smiles
of people you love.
(Irish Saying)
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Carol, congratulations on your book being featured on Sally’s superlative blog and wow, the review is fantastic! I feel the tension from this alone and I bet this was a small early Christmas present for you! Wishing you a creative and joyful New Year – may there be light and laughter throughout! ps. I Hope Bau is doing well. xx
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Thank you, Annika for your kind wishes. May your 2023 be also full of creativity, joy and laughter. ❤
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