As soon as I knew my Christmas novella had to be set on a beach, I knew where it was going to take place. St. Simon's Island. It's a little spot of paradise off the Georgia coast. And it's where I had my honeymoon. Gnarled old oaks, limbs bent every which way and some even resting on the ground, all dripping with Spanish moss. An old lighthouse that has a fascinating story. An old fort. Quite a few ancient church buildings. And a beach full of shells and waves and salty air. Want to go? My biggest hardship with setting my story here was the both times I've been, it's been summertime. And my story is set at Christmas. Just a bit different. I had to do some research, but of course a trip wasn't in the budget or timeframe. So, the internet helped a lot. As did some neighbors who traveled down with their son over the holidays last year and confirmed a few details. It's a bit cooler, with highs usually in the 60s. The trees probably won't have all those bright green leaves. And the dolphin tour on St. Simon's is closed for the winter, but the one on Jekyll, which is just south of there, is still open. They also have some fun additional options during the holidays which don't happen in the summer. Like a trolley to go see Christmas lights. Or extra activities at the big resort. And even a themed mini golf and ice skating over on Jekyll. Needless to say, I think you're going to enjoy your visit to St. Simon's in my new story coming out on the 28th as much as I enjoyed writing. Add in a little romance, and what more could you ask for? What do you think? Would you enjoy Christmas on the beach? Which beach would you choose?
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