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Why I Like Writing About Christmas

Posted on December 9, 2022December 9, 2022 by Debbie Young

It was only when I started planning the HULF Talk Christmas Special that I realised just how much I have written about Christmas over the years and wondering just why that was. In this post, I’m exploring why I like writing about Christmas and highlighting my short stories and novels that relate to the festive season.

Continue reading “Why I Like Writing About Christmas” →

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