A Christmas Gift

by Sue Moorcroft

  The Daily Snoop articles were only possible because Rachel Henry put her fantastic journalistic skills to work on my behalf and signposted me to the resources I needed.

  And though it was inadvertent, Ashley Panter gave me the title of the students’ Christmas show by texting a typo when she texted me ‘A very kerry Christmas, Auntie Sue’. Trevor Moorcroft aided my memory of the pub in Brighton called The Hungry Years.

  As always, loads of social media friends answered questions or gave me insight. If ever I need opinions or experiences I just go onto Facebook or Twitter and ask!

  My friend and good writing buddy Mark West (www.markwest.org.uk) has beta-read just about every book I’ve ever written and entertains me with his pithy comments. I was delighted to be able to return the compliment this year and write ‘And … breathe!’ next to one of his long sentences, as he so often has with mine.

  Team Sue Moorcroft continues to support me and celebrate with me and I could not be more grateful. Thanks to every single one of you, especially Mick Arnold for ‘Whispering Court’ and Sue McDonagh/Jayne Curtis for ‘the Daily Snoop’.

  And thanks to the person from my own school days who inspired this book. I doubt you’ll ever know that you did, or why I looked back after so many years and began to suspect what your situation had been. I’ve heard you have a happy life now, and I’m sincerely glad.

  It’s time to deck the halls …

  An irresistibly festive tale from the Sunday Times bestselling author.

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  For Ava Blissham, it’s going to be a Christmas to remember …

  Countdown to Christmas with your new must-have author, as you step into the wonderful world of Sue Moorcroft.

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  About the Author

  Sue Moorcroft writes award-winning contemporary fiction of life and love. The Little Village Christmas was a Sunday Times bestseller and The Christmas Promise went to #1 in the Kindle chart. She also writes short stories, serials, articles, columns, courses and writing ‘how to’.

  An army child, Sue was born in Germany then lived in Cyprus, Malta and the UK and still loves to travel. Her other loves include writing (the best job in the world), reading, watching Formula 1 on TV and hanging out with friends, dancing, yoga, wine and chocolate.

  If you’re interested in being part of #TeamSueMoorcroft you can find more information at www.suemoorcroft.com/street-team. If you prefer to sign up to receive news of Sue and her books, go to www.suemoorcroft.com and click on ‘Newsletter’. You can follow @SueMoorcroft on Twitter, @SueMoorcroftAuthor on Instagram, or Facebook.com/sue.moorcroft.3 and Facebook.com/SueMoorcroftAuthor.

  Also by Sue Moorcroft:

  The Christmas Promise

  Just For the Holidays

  The Little Village Christmas

  One Summer in Italy

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