I reread all 4 of your series at least once a year. Most especially just before a new book comes out. I'm a death doula and I love to share your St Mary's books with my clients and their families to inject a little levity, laughter, and light-heartedness in their life when most only focus on loss.
I'm definitely up for a challenge! First though, I have to tell you that the St. Mary's series is getting me through my husband's cancer surgery and its follow-on mishaps. Thank you.
Loved this first Christmas story. My only quibble is that I wish it were longer.
Just finished And Now for Something Completely Different, super fun! Mars! The Time Police. Glad Jodi finally found a way to do a Mars/space piece. Thanks for this Jodi!
just finished Christmas Pie and as I'm re-reading Plan For The Worst it links so well with Max's swim !! in the Thames and the revelation about Markham. Will certainly make reading the Christmas Short Stories a new December tradition.
I’m so sorry that I haven’t responded to you! Thank you for your response to me earlier!! I absolutely loved Lights, Camera, Mayhem! Astrid was magnificent!! I could picture her clearly! Also, Dirk Thrust!!! Ha ha. What a name. I have actors in my family and so this story combining actors and time travel was superb and a reminder of an actor’s personality!! Thank you for the fun!!
Well, I've finished all ten--and what a joyful way it was to celebrate the season! Well. Actually, I guess I have to admit that I've finished eleven, because how could I not read Santa Grint?
Thank you for encouraging me to revisit these lovely stories. I'm excited to see what happens this year!
I recently read all the short stories but hey! always up to re-re-re-re read Jodi. My fav is Santa Grint. When A Child is Born is so sweet, St Mary's always do the right thing
Ooh I’m up for that! Though I will be listening to Zara, rather than reading.
She's amazing isn't she? We are so lucky to have her narrating the books.
Is there a bonus for reading them all in one day?
Yes, you make the author very, very happy!
I reread all 4 of your series at least once a year. Most especially just before a new book comes out. I'm a death doula and I love to share your St Mary's books with my clients and their families to inject a little levity, laughter, and light-heartedness in their life when most only focus on loss.
Thank you - it's brings me joy knowing that my writing can bring light into dark times.
I love this story. I think it my favourite.
Thank you - that's lovely to know.
They're all my favourite for different reasons but this is my favouritest favourite. I love the way you echoed the Christmas story. X
A Child is Born is a great story, of course it has the paradox of when do you fight History? When do you break rules? I love it that women matter!
Thank you - I'm so glad that you enjoyed it.
I'm definitely up for a challenge! First though, I have to tell you that the St. Mary's series is getting me through my husband's cancer surgery and its follow-on mishaps. Thank you.
Loved this first Christmas story. My only quibble is that I wish it were longer.
Thanks for your comment. It's lovely to know that the St Mary's books are helping you through a difficult time.
Just finished And Now for Something Completely Different, super fun! Mars! The Time Police. Glad Jodi finally found a way to do a Mars/space piece. Thanks for this Jodi!
Yes, I loved writing this one as a have a special interest in Mars.
just finished Christmas Pie and as I'm re-reading Plan For The Worst it links so well with Max's swim !! in the Thames and the revelation about Markham. Will certainly make reading the Christmas Short Stories a new December tradition.
That sounds like an excellent new tradition!
Yay!! That was great fun!! It almost felt like I was rereading all of St Mary’s adventures!! Thank you!! Can’t wait for this year’s episode!!
Hi Barbara - I really hope you like Lights, Camera Mayhem! - please let me know.
I’m so sorry that I haven’t responded to you! Thank you for your response to me earlier!! I absolutely loved Lights, Camera, Mayhem! Astrid was magnificent!! I could picture her clearly! Also, Dirk Thrust!!! Ha ha. What a name. I have actors in my family and so this story combining actors and time travel was superb and a reminder of an actor’s personality!! Thank you for the fun!!
Boom! All done and just for the hell of it will now read Santa Grint.
Congratulations! I think I'm doing a reading from Santa Grint next week.
Well, I've finished all ten--and what a joyful way it was to celebrate the season! Well. Actually, I guess I have to admit that I've finished eleven, because how could I not read Santa Grint?
Thank you for encouraging me to revisit these lovely stories. I'm excited to see what happens this year!
Well done! I think you're the first to finish. I hope you enjoy this year's Christmas story, which is Lights, Camera Mayhem! https://amzn.to/4gbWVYx
Still one of my favourites!
Thank you! Here's the second story https://joditaylor.substack.com/p/christmas-present
I really enjoyed reading When a Child is Born again. Looking forward to the next one.
So glad you enjoyed it. Here's the link to the next one https://joditaylor.substack.com/p/christmas-present
does listening to them count?
Absolutely! We are so lucky to have Zara Ramm narrating the books - she really brings them to life.
I will enjoy re-reading the Christmas stories, a great lead up to Christmas. That's 'When a child is born' done - I love that story.
Thank you - I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
I recently read all the short stories but hey! always up to re-re-re-re read Jodi. My fav is Santa Grint. When A Child is Born is so sweet, St Mary's always do the right thing
Thank you - it's lovely to know that readers enjoy rereading the stories.
Gosh, I love these stories! They always make me so happy. Thank you for contributing to making the holiday season brighter. (One down, nine to go!)
Thank you and Happy Holidays!