Merry Christmas, Team Blackthorn!
I can’t quite believe 2015 is nearly over! This time last year, after almost twenty years in the profession, I’d stepped out of my teaching career and taken the leap into writing full-time. At the start of 2015, I was finally able to give Blackthorn my full attention.
Much of this year has been spent writing Blood Dark with my head simultaneously in my old notebooks making sure I’m still on track with my plans for the finale. (As most of you will know by now, I never have my head on only one book at a time – not when it comes to Blackthorn!) Since Blood Dark’s release, the last ten weeks have been all about the first draft of Blood Instinct. I’ll share some news on that soon.
Until then, I can’t say farewell to another year without first saying a massive thank you to all my incredible readers who have been a part of it. Whether you support me here, via social media, email, or simply by rating and reviewing my books, you make a difference to me and to my series. Thank you for being there to back Blackthorn and for rooting for our heroes and heroines as we edge ever closer to the finale. 2015 has been such a stand out year for me when it comes to fun and interaction with my readers (I do solemnly swear never to pose the T-shirt question ever again), and I am so lucky to have you! Involvement in the giveaways this year has been the best ever and your support of Blood Dark’s release was simply immense. I hope you’ll be just as excited about Jask and Phia’s return in Blood Instinct!
I know it’s been far from all fun and laughter out in the wider world this year though, so thank goodness for whatever escapism we can find in books. Here’s just one of many emails I received this year that reminds me how important books are in so many of our lives:
“I am from Romania and I just wanted to say that your books have made my world such a better place … Your characters and plot of the story has taken me on a wonderful journey. Thank you.”
Is there any better reason to share stories?
Here’s wishing you all a fantastic Christmas and health, peace and happiness in the year ahead. I’ll be back in January with those Blood Instinct updates as well as my plans for Blackthorn in 2016. Whatever you do between now and then, take care. I have soooo much more escapism planned for you! 🙂
xxx
Comments
Lindsay,
I have reread the other books several times and can hardly wait to see what you have planned for the Blackthorn group in 2016. Thank you for transporting your readers to another world where we can get lost for hours.
I love that you’ve been re-reading, Carol, and I hope you’ve enjoyed them more each time. It means a lot to know Blackthorn has drawn you in so much – thank you. 2016 should be a fun year! I can’t wait to share more with you. Have a wonderful Christmas – and thank you for being there to support Blackthorn. xx
woohoo roll on the next one!! Thank you for taking the time to reply to our emails FB messages etc and also of course for bringing Blackthorn to us. It’s really nice that you take the time to personally appreciate all of your readers.
Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you!
Ah, it’s always my pleasure, Carrie. Thank YOU for getting in touch in the first place or I’d be talking to myself! I really am very fortunate that my readers chat to me so openly. A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too! Thanks so much for supporting Blackthorn. xx
This has been an extraordinary year with Team Blackthorn and I have loved every moment! Blood Dark took my breath away…in all the best ways…and I have enjoyed all of your delightful reader interactions – especially the FB character interview sessions (Caleb…*sigh*) and your so generous and fun reader contests! I know 2016 will be another fantastic year for Blackthorn, too, with the release of Blood Instinct. You are an exceptionally talented author and I look forward to many years of escaping into your books…Blackthorn and otherwise. Merry Christmas and Blessings in the New Year, Lindsay! #TeamBlackthorn Always <3 xoxo
Hi Suzanne! Ah, that’s so lovely to hear. It has been a lot of fun, hasn’t it? Those character interview sessions had me in stitches. 😀 Poor Feinith…poor, poor Feinith. 😉 I really hope we have just as many giggles with Blood Instinct’s release. Aww, and you really are too kind. *blush* Thank you. Have a wonderful Christmas and here’s to another Blackthorn year ahead! #<3TeamBlackthorn xoxo
PS – I also loved seeing each of the guys’ autographs on the Christmas wishes card pictured above…that was such a lovely touch!!! *giddy squee* 😀 <3 <3
I thought you might like that, Suzanne. Oh, but it was such hard work getting Caleb to sign. 😉 <3
Hi Lindsay,
Just wanted to wish you a very Happy Xmas and a great 2016! Also want to thank you again for all the wonderful hours of reading you’ve given me with Blackthorn. I adored Blood Dark as I did all the others and can’t wait for my favourite character Jask’s return in Blood Instinct. I always seem to be too late to enter your reader contests and so I just wanted to tell you that I discovered you and your amazing world of Blackthorn by accident through Amazon. It was one of the best discoveries of my life! Your books have been a true gift to me and I have read and reread them enjoying them more each time. You are such an exciting and creative author and deserve all the awards and recognition you are getting. Thank you again Lindsay. I can’t wait to see where you take us in 2016! xx
Thank you so, so much, Kay. And to you! I’m chuffed to bits you enjoyed Blood Dark as much as the others. And, wow, thank you! What an amazing thing to say – such a phenomenal compliment. That’s so kind of you to say so. Thank YOU for taking the time to read my books and for being there to support them. Let’s hope you make it to a giveaway next year, especially as it will involve your favourite! Here’s to a fun 2016! 🙂 xx
A very Merry Christmas, Lindsay. Thank you for another amazing year. Looking forward to all the escapism in 2016!!!!
And to you, Tracey! Thank you for all your support again this year. <3 Ah, yes, another year of escapism!! Yay!! 😀 xx
😂 can’t wait! Thanks for something to really look forward to!
Hi Barbara! My pleasure! It should be fun! 😀
Thank you for a wonderful year. Blood Dark past all my expectations and I can’t wait for Blood Instinct. I have tried four other paranormal series this year and none have captured my interest like your series. I hope you have a wonderful holiday.
That’s SO good to know – thank you hugely, Lori! I’m delighted you enjoyed it. 🙂 And it’s such a compliment to know how much Blackthorn has captured your attention and held on to it. Long may it continue! I hope you have a wonderful holiday too. <3
Thank you so much for letting us share in this amazing world that just gets richer and richer. Best wishes for a blessed Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year!
Thank you so, so much, Donna! And I’m thrilled that you see Blackthorn that way. Thank you for taking the time to read my books. <3
My pleasure!🐉