Q&A with Josh Lanyon discussion

This is a topic to discuss A Case of Christmas, the brand new Josh Lanyon Christmas Novella released TODAY. :-)

It's available already on All Romance Ebooks:
https://www.allromanceebooks.com/prod...

Everyone using Amazon will have to wait until 17th December. And on Smashwords it will be available sometime around 23rd December...

Christmas just isn't the same without a Josh Lanyon Christmas story, so... enjoy, everyone! See you here later on when you've read this story with high kooky factor (Yes — Josh's exact words!). :-D

What? WHAT?!!! What did you say I can't hear you! Something about a new Josh Christmas story? *makes grabby hands*

I'm thinking of cancelling my Amazon order and going with ARE. Wait another 3 days when I know it's out there? I don't think so!

ETA Done. I'm off to read it now!

Calathea wrote: "What? WHAT?!!! What did you say I can't hear you! Something about a new Josh Christmas story? *makes grabby hands*"

LOL! I'm trying so hard to wait until 17th. But it's not easy. NOT EASY AT ALL!!!!!!!

How will I ever finish my buddy read when you come around the corner witha new Josh story, hm?

HJ wrote: "I'm thinking of cancelling my Amazon order and going with ARE. Wait another 3 days when I know it's out there? I don't think so!

ETA Done. I'm off to read it now!"

Oh. My. GOD!!! I can't do it! I can't wait three days!!!

Johanna wrote: "Christmas just isn't the same without a Josh Lanyon Christmas story, so... enjoy, everyone!"

I agree!!! :-)

Mmmm, lovely. Thank you, Josh!

Johanna wrote: "Calathea wrote: "What? WHAT?!!! What did you say I can't hear you! Something about a new Josh Christmas story? *makes grabby hands*"

LOL! I'm trying so hard to wait until 17th. But it's not easy. ..."

I don't understand why you'e making yourself wait? You can cancel your Amazon order like I did! I'll tell you -- it's worth it. It's a lovely story. :)

HJ wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Calathea wrote: "What? WHAT?!!! What did you say I can't hear you! Something about a new Josh Christmas story? *makes grabby hands*"

LOL! I'm trying so hard to wait until 17th. But..."

Wellllll... I had this idea that I'd SAVE this one for when my Christmas vacation starts next weekend. But now when the book is out, it really doesn't seem like a good idea any more. :-D

But, I'm in the middle of finishing a drawing I've promised to make — and which I'm hugely enjoying making — so that HAS to happen first. And A Case of Christmas will be my reward. That's my new plan right there... :-)

Oh, cool. I just finished a book and was trying to decide what Christmas story to read next. And I have credit at ARe, so it's like it's free!

Marge wrote: "Oh, cool. I just finished a book and was trying to decide what Christmas story to read next. And I have credit at ARe, so it's like it's free!"

:-D

Yay thanks for letting us know, off to purchase now!

Thanks! Canceled Amazon and used ARe ebook bucks. Life is good!

Guess this will be my midnight read (after completing grading this evening)…

Johanna wrote: "HJ wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Calathea wrote: "What? WHAT?!!! What did you say I can't hear you! Something about a new Josh Christmas story? *makes grabby hands*"

LOL! I'm trying so hard to wait unti..."

Pre-ordered in Amazon too. But like Johanna, I'm willing to wait... only because I'm also working on something. Hopefully this will make me write faster lol.

Johanna wrote: "HJ wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Calathea wrote: "What? WHAT?!!! What did you say I can't hear you! Something about a new Josh Christmas story? *makes grabby hands*"

LOL! I'm trying so hard to wait unti..."

That's a good plan. :-D

Josh wrote: "Johanna wrote: "HJ wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Calathea wrote: "What? WHAT?!!! What did you say I can't hear you! Something about a new Josh Christmas story? *makes grabby hands*"

LOL! I'm trying so h..."

I thought you would like it, boss. :-)

Why is nobody saying that it is now available at amazon?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018...

On Smashwords on the 23rd

Antonella wrote: "Why is nobody saying that it is now available at amazon?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018...

On Smashwo..."

It just went live today! :-)

Josh wrote: "It just went live today! :-) "

I know, but it must have been already there for some hours ;-))

Antonella wrote: "Josh wrote: "It just went live today! :-) "

I know, but it must have been already there for some hours ;-))"

And thank you for listing it! ;-D

I'm starting to read this right... NOW. :-)

I see codas everywhere.

Love the story!

Just finished it! Loved it! The whole back and forth across the street, and the banging on the door, that one conversation just seemed to go on and on. And dear Mr Hupert. :-)

Haldis wrote: "Just finished it! Loved it! The whole back and forth across the street, and the banging on the door, that one conversation just seemed to go on and on. And dear Mr Hupert. :-)"

Yes!

Sabine wrote: "Haldis wrote: "Just finished it! Loved it! The whole back and forth across the street, and the banging on the door, that one conversation just seemed to go on and on. And dear Mr Hupert. :-)"

Yes!"

Yes! Yes!!!

:-D :-D :-D

Haldis wrote: "Just finished it! Loved it! The whole back and forth across the street, and the banging on the door, that one conversation just seemed to go on and on. And dear Mr Hupert. :-)"

I agree! I found myself laughing at every bang on the door, and at one point thought that I really must count up how many different sections their long discussion got divided into.

Finished late last night. I had a good image or more like film in my imagination for that door being opened again and and again. *giggle*

That golf cart scene!!! OMG. :-D :-D :-D

I was grinning and laughing out loud so much throughout the whole story. So many great, witty bits! Smart, hilarious lines and words that sneak on you when you least expect. Details like Mata-Hairy! :-D

And also such vivid, telling images like: "He felt a funny little flutter in his chest, like a sea anemone had flexed and unfurled in his rib cage." Oh yes.

I loved it.

Johanna wrote: "That golf cart scene!!! OMG. :-D :-D :-D

I was grinning and laughing out loud so much throughout the whole story. So many great, witty bits! Smart, hilarious lines and words that sneak on you when..."

The golf cart scene is hilarious. My favorite line there is the one with the attempted groping and resettling him in the puddle.

Oh, and the sea anemone! such an awesome, brilliant image!

Calathea wrote: "Finished late last night. I had a good image or more like film in my imagination for that door being opened again and and again. *giggle*"

:-) yes, very visual, and great comedic timing that complements so well the more serious feelings and things that happen.

Sabine wrote: "I see codas everywhere."

Ha! me too. :-)

I loved the story! So funny, so bitter-sweet. Loving. Yes, I see codas too ;-).

With every Josh story read I become (if possible) even more impressed by the insight and research and craft involved. Everything put in comes out with just enough detail to create another gem. Reading this one I realized how many writers may have taken the same starting point, then given the MCs a big reveal and a passionate reconciliation, while missing the point that Norton/Linus's report on Shane's innocence would be undermined. Taking the same starting point and then moving along to two years later was… just perfect. Although I suppose some folks will still be suspicious. Maybe the guys will have to find that Japanese sword in another episode? : )

Karen wrote: "With every Josh story read I become (if possible) even more impressed by the insight and research and craft involved. Everything put in comes out with just enough detail to create another gem. Read..."

I feel the same and even more so after reading this lovely story and the Christmas Codas.
I used that GR tool showing me my books of the year and I was surprised how much my reading preferences changed. There are so many authors and series I just lost interest in, but with Josh's books I still feel so very connected, like they tell me something about myself.

Finally got around to reading this yesterday. Such a fun and also heartwarming little story. I loved that there were no great drama and no sunken treasure (that would have been fun, though) but people I could relate to, a lovely holiday felleing, and sweet romance. And I also loved getting a glimpse of Catalina through Josh's eyes :)

Anne wrote: "And I also loved getting a glimpse of Catalina through Josh's eyes :)"

Oh yes! Makes one want to visit Catalina ASAP, right? :-)

Karen wrote: "With every Josh story read I become (if possible) even more impressed by the insight and research and craft involved. Everything put in comes out with just enough detail to create another gem."

Well said. I couldn't agree more.

And all that kind, down-to-earth wisdom behind the actions of the characters when things develop. I love how it shines in Josh's stories.

Varecia wrote: "There are so many authors and series I just lost interest in, but with Josh's books I still feel so very connected, like they tell me something about myself. "

Beautifully said, dear Varecia. I think you just pointed out the very thing I admire the most in Josh's stories. They truly make me see the world and myself in it in a different light. They change the way I see the world by teaching me something profound about myself — something I didn't realize before.

And in my opinion I think that's the most valuable thing art can offer. Realizations like that. Realizations that lead to change.

What an amazing skill for an author, this.

A Case of Christmas audio is out!

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Having just been on Catalina Island last weekend, I can say it really helps with visualizing parts of this story. I mean, the story was already very real, but now it's even more so, at least in terms of the location. :-)

Jordan wrote: "Having just been on Catalina Island last weekend, I can say it really helps with visualizing parts of this story. I mean, the story was already very real, but now it's even more so, at least in ter..."

Did you find the house? ;-D

No I didn't. But that's more due to me not thinking about rereading the story until after we'd left, so I had no references to go by or anything. Next time though!

Hey, we found El Galleon. Isn't that enough? ;-)

While we were walking down Clarissa, I did look at all the cottages and all I could think about was not getting hit by a marauding golf cart.

Lol! I suppose it could be pretty easy to get hit with a golf cart if you're not paying attention!

LOL