It's the holiday season and life seems to be in full swing. Even though I'm the mother of an awesome teenager, when Santa's list consists of Sephora gift cards and noise-canceling ear pods, the holidays feel different, not as fun as the previous years. Those were the dollhouse years. How I miss staying up late with hex wrenches and seventeen plastic bags filled with stickers and screws, making sure that special morning was filled with magic and delight, no matter how tired I was the next day. Seeing her light up as she stood face to face with Barbie's Dreamhouse was, for me, the epitome of successful motherhood. I'm still getting the children's ads this year, wishing there was just one more dollhouse Christmas. But this year's excitement comes from hearing how my recently published book, The Significance of Curly Hair: A Loving Memoir of Life and Loss, is affecting people's lives. As a writer, you want your words to matter, to help with that emotional shift within someone else. I truly appreciate all of the love, support, and kind words all of my readers have offered me. No bigger joy is felt than when a reader comes up to a writer and says, your words were exactly what I needed to hear at the exact right time. Being able to share my grandmother's life and my journey to motherhood is almost as good of a gift as any dollhouse I've ever received. I'd be happy to sign one for you or a loved one. Personalized hardcover copies make great holiday gifts and are available for $37.00 until December 21st, just email me at dr.kara7258@gmail.com. Payment accepted through Square and Venmo.