Making a Difference

“Be the change you want to see in the world.” Ghandi

Some people see themselves as ordinary people going about their daily activities without concerns about their surroundings. They are just happy to make ends meet, put enough food on the table, take care of their families with a little extra on the side for entertainment and vacation. When asked about what they do for a living, they will mention their JOB, going to work for a paycheck and doing what they have to do.

Driven by ambition, others are dedicated to their careers, and devote every moment to accomplish their goals. When asked about what they do for a living, they will talk about their CAREER, about their hard work and perseverance to climb the ladder of success in their field.

A few special people want to make a difference in their world. They really believe in a cause larger than themselves and they would go out of their way to make a difference for others. When asked about what they do for a living, they will enthusiastically elaborate about their calling, their mission in life, their vocation. Their happiness does not come from money, or status, but from having a positive impact on the lives of others. 

As we are approaching the holidays and the end of this year, how do you analyze your accomplishments?Wealth? Status? Inner satisfaction? Positive impact on the others?  

 ON CHRISTMAS EVE is part of USA Today bestseller anthology SWEET CHRISTMAS KISSES 3.

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Real News for Inspiration

Internet and TV often report news of combat scenes in foreign countries, explosion, kidnapping, and similar depressing events. Our hearts go to the military men and women fighting for freedom and human rights around the world. I have also been impressed by the courage and will-power of the journalists who have not been trained to carry weapons and defend themselves, and yet travel to these war-zones to collect news. Have you noticed how many are reported killed or missing?

While reading about these reporters, I imagined a fearless young woman attacked by ruffians in Baghdad and saved by an Iraqi officer. A friendship develops between the dashing officer and the lovely foreigner. He falls in love. Back to the U.S. she realizes their cultures and mentalities are too different. 

As is often common in these unstable areas, explosions happen claiming young lives, and she is left with the memories built during a difficult time, the friendship of his family, and maybe a stronger reality that will never allow her to forget the foreign officer...even when she meets her true love.

Getting involved with fearless reporter, Roxanne, involves more complications than Dr. Greg has ever faced in the OR. 

VALENTINE BABIES, an emotional romance novel sprinkled with humor, is Book 2 in Holiday Babies and has garnered over 70 reviews, EPIC’s Ebook Award Finalist, and a Gold Medal Best Contemporary Romance Novel at Readers Favorite.

VALENTINE BABIES is my contribution to the HEARTS and KISSES box on pre-order at various venues:

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Mona Risk is pleased to announce that her new book WEDDING SURPRISE, Book 4 in Holiday Babies  is on pre-order at Amazon, Kobo, Nook, iTunes.

“Mona Risk knows how to pull a reader into the minds of her well-crafted characters. Her work takes us on a journey be it local or overseas.”~Night Owl Reviews.  

A USA Today Bestselling Author, Mona Risk, has garnered an Outstanding Achiever 2013 Award at Affaire de Coeur Magazine. She’s also a Best Romance Novel winner at Preditors & Editors Readers Poll; Two-Time winner of Best Contemporary Romance Novel at Readers Favorite, EPIC’s Ebook Award Finalist, and is in the Kindle Top 100 Bestselling Author.

Are you ready for Christmas?

Let's see if I am ready.

1. Christmas tree? check, with a two-foot tree standing on a side table and decorated with a string of tiny lights and chocolate balls wrapped in color foil. My grandchildren will have a blast with these after dinner.

2- Christmas decorations in the living room? check, my granddaughters helped me put them since before Thanksgiving. It was a way to keep them busy on a rainy afternoon.

3-Christmas cards. Nope. My husband said we’ll send emails this year.

4-Christmas letter. I’ve written one every year for the past five years. I really don’t feel like doing it this year, not when I’m trying to finish my Christmas book way overdue.

5-Shopping for presents: blessed be the Internet and on-line shopping.

6-Cooking: I still have three weeks. And I bought many goodies baked by the ladies of my church.

So what am I doing during this Christmas season?

Visiting doctors for several problems and buying my medicines before the new insurance kicks off at twice the previous rate.

In addition three friends and a relative are in the hospital for various problems. One is terminal in the hospice and the other is a young mom with two small children and lung cancer. Please pray for her.

Too many depressive items. And yet T’is the Season to be Jolly. Not really here. Not this season, as we wonder collectively: “What’s happening this year?”

The national news are lousy, and the international not much better.

To overcome the gloomy mood, I count my blessings every day and try to convince myself that anything that can be cured is no big deal.

So yes, it’s the Season to be Jolly. My kids and grandchildren will be here for Christmas. My house will turn into a happy noisy mess. The parents will warn the kids to behave and I’ll warn the parents to bug off. In my house, the grandchildren always behave, but they are free to play, sing, and shout as much as they want. Sometimes, I swear their parents are the ones who need to take time out.

Oh and I have two boxes with sweet and not so sweet romantic comedies on Amazon. Make them part of your reading relaxation or gift them to your relatives and friends for Christmas.

 

HOLIDAY BABIES SERIES: A box set of three bestselling books.

Christmas Babies: A sweet and powerful Christmas Story.

Valentine Babies: Can he love a woman expecting another man’s baby?

Mother’s Day Babies: Never too late to find love and happiness.

 

DOCTOR’SORDERS BOX SET: A box set of three bestselling books.

Babies in the Bargain: "ER" and "Grey's Anatomy" in the NICU.

Right Name, Wrong Man: What's a girl to do when she whispers another man's name in her fiancé's arms? A comedy novel set in France.

No More Lies: A lie that brings a smile or a truth drawing tears? Secrets and second chances with humor.

 Alert! The Sweet Romance Reads authors will be hosting the Santa’s Sweet Romance Reads Bash on December 17^th from Noon to 8 PM (Eastern Time). Join this event now! There will be lots of Christmas fun, games, and prizes.

Mona Risk: USA Today Bestselling Author

Outstanding Achiever 2013 Award at Affaire de Coeur Magazine

Best Romance Novel winner at Preditors & Editors Readers Poll

Two-Time winner of Best Contemporary Romance Novel at Readers Favorite.

EPIC’s Ebook Award Finalist.

Kindle Top 100 Bestselling Author