Last month you met Maggie, the newest member of our family. Maggie is growing by leaps and bounds, at least as much as a mini-goldendoodle can. She’s still a tad shy of ten pounds, but all her fluffy hair makes you think she’s growing like nobody’s business. She’s absolute joy and absolute challenge. Perhaps by this time next year she will not be chewing everything in sight. Of course, at the rate we’re going by then there may be nothing in sight!

If you haven’t finished your Christmas shopping or if you’d like something just for you, Tyndale House Publishers has created a lovely way to gift a pre-order of my next book, This Promised Land. You can print and provide the graphic above in a package or use it as a gift tag! The QR code on the gift tag will lead you to more information on the book.

As an added bonus, check out the free This Promised Land Book Club Kit on my website. It’s chock full of enticing tidbits, insider information, a favorite quote, and recipes from the book!

Book News: I’m working with the wonderful Fiction Team at Tyndale House Publishers on the April 2025 release of This Promised Land . Already we’re setting up podcasts and interviews for 2025. Nearer the time I’ll share where you can hear and/or read some of those.

Book Clubs:

I’ve enjoyed wonderful visits with a variety of book clubs this fall.

This Southern California Book Club read Ladies of the Lake and served a delightfully proper tea.

The Parke County Library Book Club in Rockville, Indiana read Saving Amelie and served delicious apple strudel during our discussion. Missing that apple strudel was the first time I considered the serious limitations of virtual visits! ; )

Invitation: Be sure to let me know if your reading group or book club plans to read This Promised Land or any of my books. I’d be happy to schedule a virtual visit. You can reach me through the Connect Page on my website.

More Book News: I’m working with the wonderful Robin Lee Hatcher on republishing my first novel–William Henry is a Fine Name . This was the Underground Railroad story I carried in my heart for years before gaining the courage to put pen to paper. It was also the recipient of my first Christy Award. It should be available for purchase sometime in 2025. I’ll keep you posted!

What I’m Reading:

I love hearing from readers! It has been a great pleasure to connect with you this year. Thank you for your prayers, for your encouragement and support, for reading and reviewing my books, and for sharing your life with me through emails, letters, and social media.

I’m not tech savvy and am sorry to say that I’ve missed some communications this year through various social media platforms. For that I sincerely apologize. The best way to reach me is through the Connect Page on my website, www.authorcathygohlke.com . That sends email directly to me so I can’t miss it.

Maggie and I wish you a joyous Christmas Season! I pray the new year dawns peacefully for you, and that the days ahead draw you ever nearer the heart of our Savior. May you daily know the joy of His grace and fellowship.

Until next time—next year, happy reading, and God’s rich blessings for you,

Cathy