Jack Wallen is giving his blog over to other writers again, this time for Christmas stories. Not as many people signed up as for the Halloween ones, so he invited us to send more than one story, in case he needs them.

The first one I sent him is “Christmas With Bud,” and features everybody’s favorite restaurateur and least favorite boss, Bud Blossom. The second one I’m sending him is “Mr. Sugar v. Sssanta,” and features neutered white Persian cat Mr. Sugar and his nemesis/sidekick, Mrs. DiMarco. There may not be a new story on Jack’s blog every day of December, but there will be many, and they’ll all be free!

My nails this week aren’t quite Christmas, but they are cozy.

The base colors are Hit the Bottle’s From the Ground Up and Maniology’s Fireside. The stamping colors are those two and Maniology’s Lilypad. The plaids are from Maniology’s M267 stamping plate, and the yard ball is from Maniology’s MXM042. The top coat is my beloved Cuticula Sugar Coated Cloud Cover Matte. Yes, I do still need to do some clean-up.

A WRITING PROMPT FROM ME TO YOU: A cat at Christmas

MA