What do you do each year to get ready for the Christmas season?Įvery year is a bit different. The most important thing to me is just being with loved ones and remembering the real reason for the season. I’ve learned to lower expectations and simplify. I’ve had a number of difficult Christmases, but that’s just life-and family. It really does help to put you in the Christmas spirit.ĭo Krista’s feelings about Christmas strike any chords with you personally? Have you ever had a year where it was hard to get into the Christmas spirit? We have our annual Christmas parade and tree- and town-lighting night, as well as things like sleigh rides and winter sports nearby. Like Winter Hill, we are located in the mountains and usually have snow. I just happen to live in a small town that thoroughly enjoys Christmas. Have you ever lived in a town that celebrates Christmas in a big way? Winter Hill, Washington, has a huge annual Christmas celebration. Thanks to the welcome of a friendly family, Krista begins to warm up to the community, but unforeseen troubles threaten to undo everything. But young Emily is over the moon for all that Winter Hill has to offer. Relocating with an eight-year-old daughter from Arizona to the Northwest in winter comes with its own challenges, including Christmas-and Krista is not a fan. Ready for a fresh start, Krista Galloway accepts a city manager job in a small town. Please tell us about Christmas in Winter Hill. In this interview, Melody reveals the inspiration for the story, shares how she gets ready for Christmas, and explains why she writes a Christmas book every year… Conner Harris has lived in Winter Hill all his life-and although the city manager doesn’t share his love of the season, Conner has a feeling he can bring her around. She’s not a fan of Christmas, but the town’s annual Christmas celebration isn’t an optional part of her job. Her latest is Christmas in Winter Hill (Revell): Krista Galloway is the new city manager of Winter Hill, Washington.

She has penned titles in several categories-as well as many Christmas books. She received a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award in the inspirational market for her many books. Melody Carlson is the award-winning author of more than two hundred books with combined sales of more than seven million. The author takes us behind the scenes of her latest Christmas book.

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