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February 5, 2025
B&N PREORDER 25% OFF DEAL!
Letting you know that Barnes & Noble Premium & Rewards Members are being offered 25% off all online preorders from Wednesday, February 5 – Friday, February 7, including audiobooks and eBooks. Premium Members will receive an additional 10% off their print book preorders and becoming a B&N rewards member is totally free!
That means you can PREORDER To Light The Way Forward and SAVE.
Not only is To Light The Way Forward on SALE...you can preorder all your favorite authors upcoming novels. Here are a few more you might want to order while you're there.
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January 24, 2025
Rate The New Book Cover!
It's a COVER REVEAL.
I'm so excited to share the cover of my April 29, 2025 release.
This is the second novel in the Shell Collector Novels, picking up where The Shell Collector left off. We're headed back to Whelk's Island to catch up with Amanda and Paul, and there is so much going on. Tug and The Wife are ready to host us and introduce you to a few new folks in town.
TO LIGHT THE WAY FORWARD
~scroll down to cast your vote~
Thanks for joining in the fun. Nancy
LIKE PUZZLES? Here's one for you to try online. Click the image below to go to the puzzle.
I've got a new book coming on April 29th
It's the second book in the Shell Collector Novels.
As you know, The Shell Collector is the book of my heart. I'm so excited to be taking you back to Whelk's Island to catch up with Amanda and Paul and see how they are doing, but most importantly, to meet a couple of new folks visiting the small coastal town, and as always, Tug and The Wife are ready to entertain you.
My newsletter comes out this week with the official cover reveal.
If you'd like to work for an early peek. Here's the link to a puzzle.
ENJOY! Can't wait to hear what you think about this cover.
Have fun with the puzzle, and then take a moment to enjoy that scenery and read the back cover copy. Preorder here--> https://amzn.to/4jzwDlh
December 26, 2024
CHRISTMAS IS STILL IN YOUR HEART
...and can be every day! You choose. :)
Isn't it a wonderful feeling?
The extra moments of kindness and high spirits of the season never go out of style.
Here's another favorite coloring page for you.
What's in the snow globe of your heart today?
Download the printable image here!
Hugs and happiness,
Nancy
If you're hungering for a sweet Christmas read to carry you through let me suggest CHRISTMAS JOY - https://amzn.to/407TrRo also a Hallmark movie.
THE CHRISTMAS SHOP - https://amzn.to/4iPMbkm set on the beach. If you loved You've Got Mail, you're going to love this one for sure!
or
CHRISTMAS ANGELS - https://amzn.to/3PfX55r set in the mountains of North Carolina.
HAPPY READING.
Holiday Coloring Just For You!
I hope this coloring page brings you JOY, too!
Exercise your creativity.
Nancy
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December 19, 2024
Do you love Audio Books?
I have three audio codes from audiobooks.com for free copies of the audio format of my new Christmas novel:
CHRISTMAS IN CHESTNUT RIDGE
Enter here before 12/23 for a chance to win one of them! https://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/09cdaae653
December 16, 2024
Breathe! Relax! Everything that needs to get done will.
I promise.
Sometimes we run ourselves ragged trying to make EVERYTHING perfect for Christmas, but what's the point if you don't even get a moment to take in the Christmas lights, here the carols in the background and snuggle under your favorite furry throw and sip a cup of cocoa while taking it all in--and maybe add in a sweet Christmas movie at the same time since you are the ultimate multi-tasker!
My gift to you today is simple, a coloring page and it's up to you how you use it.
1- Steal the colored pens, pencils or crayons and roll back to when you were little and color outside the lines, baby!
2- Print multiple copies (there are several more free download coloring pages on my blog) and saddle the kids with all the supplies to keep them busy, and quiet, while you take that little break.
3- Just look at that pretty ornament and dream BIG my friend!
The reason for the season is the top priority. If someone doesn't get a home-baked batch of cookies, or the wrapping isn't quite Macy's couture but rather a string bow, trust me...the holiday will still be as bright as ever.
From this girl...to you and your family.
Merry Christmas.
December 5, 2024
Appetizer Recipe: Momma's Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball
A year doesn’t go by that my Uncle Sonny doesn’t muse over this cheese ball, and Momma is always happy to oblige.
Simple, pretty, and delicious. Serve with your favorite crackers.
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2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup diced red or green bell pepper, or both!
1/4 cup thinly chopped sweet onion
2 cans crushed pineapple 8 ounces each, very well-drained
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 cups pecan chopped
Put it together!PREP TIP: Gather the ingredients and drain the pineapple again to get it as dry as possible to avoid a messy cheese ball that won’t hold shape.
1. Mix the first 6 ingredients and 1/2 cup of the pecans in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
2. Shape the mixture into a ball. (I like to
divide it into two smaller balls)
3. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
4. Put in the refrigerator to chill for 8 hours.
Before serving, roll the cheese ball in the remaining pecans, maybe even pop a plastic holly leaf on top as a garnish or a fresh herb and berries. Place on a platter and surround with crackers. ENJOY!
This also makes a wonderful hostess gift with a cute holiday cheese spreader, and an outstanding mixture in tortillas and cut into pinwheels as an appetizer.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
From the kitchen of Nancy Naigle www.nancynaigle.com
December 2, 2024
Fun with letters!
Grab a sheet of paper and something to write with.
Write D E C E M B E R across the top.
Get started!
Rumor has it there are over 70 words you can make out of DECEMBER. I didn't even come close to that. Can't wait to hear how you do!
December 1, 2024
RECIPE: Sheila's Pecan Snowball Cookies
Sheila’s Pecan Snowball Cookies from Christmas in Chestnut Ridge
In the cozy mountain town of Chestnut Ridge, these melt-in-your-mouth pecan snowball cookies aren’t just a holiday favorite—they’re a little piece of community love. When Sheila teamed up with Tucker to bake a huge batch for the town fundraiser, they knew these cookies would help raise funds for the Jacob family who’d been displaced from their home in the fire at Thanksgiving.
Fair warning: there might be a friendly fight over these (no, they won’t get thrown…this time!). Light, buttery, and loaded with crunchy pecans, no one can stop at just one. Bonus: the dough freezes well so make extra a freeze for a batch in the future. So be sure to bake plenty—you’ll want to make enough for both sharing and sneaking a few yourself!
These pecan snowballs have the warmth of Chestnut Ridge baked right in. Enjoy, and remember, a little holiday magic goes a long way!
Ingredients: Yield 5 dozen
· 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
· ½ cup confectioner’s sugar
· 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
· 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
· 1 cup very finely chopped pecans
· ¼ teaspoon salt
· ⅓ cup confectioner’s sugar, or more as needed
1. Preheat oven to 350° F
2. Place butter, ½ cup confectioner’s sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl and cream with mixer on medium speed until smooth.
3. Gradually add flour and mix on low speed until flour is just mixed in.
4. Add the chopped nuts and salt. Gently stir to combine.
5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place about 2” apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the bottoms are light brown. The tops will still be pale, but firm. Don’t over bake.
7. After baking, let the cookies rest on the baking sheet while you load the next batch in the oven. By then, you can transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool and set, but not cool completely.
8. Place the confectioners’ sugar in a shallow bowl or plastic bag.
9. Roll each baked cookie ball in the confectioner’s sugar while still a little warm so the sugar clings, and set aside until completely cooled.
10. Roll in confectioner’s sugar one last time before packaging them up to gift away!
