Happy Independence Day to all of our American readers and friends, and special fireworks go to our American Escape Artists:
Beth Fred!
Carly Drake!
JM Bray!
Katherine Givens!
MA Grant!
Nell Carson!
Robyn Rychards!
Sarah Daltry!
Scarlett Dawn!
Sunny Cole!
Tara Chevrestt!
Nicole Flockton! (Nicole is an Aussie living in the US)
Apple pie for everyone!
As Australia swelters under a heat wave, may we humbly offer some refreshingly cool stories to help while away the time as you huddle in front of the air conditioner with the curtains drawn and the lights off?
Jane O’Reilly’s The Holiday Survival Guide features winter camping. That’s right – there’s snow, there’s a tent, there’s even potential frost bite.
Sure, it may be a little out-of-season, but is that any reason to turn down One Sweet Christmas from Darlene Fredette, a story about a snowy small town with ski hills?
Our Canadian hero in this sweet story teaches our Australian hero how to ice skate during a snowy Calgary winter – Finding Elizabeth from Louise Forster.
Nothing like some ice vampires to chill your blood! Ros Baxter’s White Christmas.
A snowball fight plays a crucial scene in Not Your Average Joe, a Cinderella-style romance from Nell Carson.
And, finally, last but not least, One Hot Winter’s Night from Serenity Woods features an ice hotel. Think about that, while trying to sleep tonight, when even the linen seems to be a heat source!
What’s your favourite ‘cool’ story? We’d love to hear any and all suggestions. *wipes sweaty brows*
The Escapades 