I have to say my inspiration was grounded in the classic movie, It’s a Wonderful Life. The themes of hope, love and the idea that everyone can make a difference, touched me deeply, and those ideals are more important for us to internalize than ever before. It’s a Wonderful Life was a good reminder. Its message helped me write Christmas In Angel Harbor.

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In Then Came You and You Send Me, characters indulge in the specialty burger from the cafe. It is, to be sure, artery-clogging decadence. It’s a 6 oz. prime burger, layered with gruyere, and cheddar cheese, maple bacon, shaved red onions, lettuce, tomato and a special sauce, the recipe for which Lina Rinaldi keeps to herself. All of this is on a toasted brioche bun. The cafe’s onion rings are served on the side,

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It is. Compasssmith, while archaic, is the only word in English with the letter “s” three times consecutively.

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Compass Cove is about forty miles east of New York City (Manhattan).  Hop on the Long Island Rail Road and you’ll be in Penn Station in about an hour.

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Yes! I have the story all planned out, I just have to write it.  

Unfortunately, they aren’t talking to me yet.  I don’t think they’re ready.

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