I’m doing my best to forget that my birthday is coming up. Unfortunately, everyone here in the Enchanted Village seems intent on reminding me. My aunt Ve even wants to throw a party.
A party.
For the love, as my sister Harper would say.
I, at least, talked Aunt Ve into scaling back the party to an intimate dinner with just a few friends and family invited. A couple of hours, over and done with. I can handle that. I hope.
I probably shouldn’t be so sensitive about my birthday, but the day truly hasn’t been the same since my mom died when I was seven. I can’t tell you how many years I hoped, wished, that my dad would remember the date. Remember me.
At first I hoped for a little party. Then I told myself I’d settle for a cake. A cupcake even. Then I dreamed for even a simple heartfelt “Happy birthday.” A hug. Oh, what I would have done for a big bear hug.
Sure, there were sporadic years he’d remember and buy a generic card, stuff it with cash, and leave it on my bed after I left for school…but his heart was never in it, which in turn made mine break.
So, yeah, I don’t like birthdays. Celebrating them challenges every self-protection technique I’ve developed over the years. I’d much rather pretend it’s just another day on the calendar and hope the day passes quickly. Painlessly. Plus, this year, I’m in the middle of investigating a murder. Hardly celebratory conditions.
But for Aunt Ve, I’ll sit through the dinner party.
I’ll eat cake.
Blow out candles.
Open some presents.
And, for that hopeful seven-year-old girl I used to be…I’ll even try to enjoy it.
You can read more about Darcy in The Goodbye Witch, the fourth book in the “Wishcraft” mystery series, published by Obsidian. The first book in the series is It Takes A Witch. Books are available at retail and online booksellers.
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Comment on this post by 6 p.m. EST on May 23, and you will be entered for a chance to win a copy of THE GOODBYE WITCH. One winner will be chosen at random. Unless specified, U.S. entries only.
Meet the author
Heather Blake (aka Heather Webber) is the author of more than a dozen novels and has been twice nominated for an Agatha Award. She’s a total homebody who loves to be close to her family, read, watch reality TV (especially cooking competition shows), drink too much coffee, crochet, bake (mostly cookies), and occasionally leave the house to travel to the beautiful mountains in the northeast. Heather grew up in a suburb of Boston, but currently she lives in the Cincinnati area with her family and is hard at work on her next book.
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Sounds like something I’d like!
I just finished “It Takes a Witch” last night. Really enjoyed the story and would like to get to know the characters better.
I do not like to celebrate my birthday either so I can relate a bit to this character. I do like this character. Adding to my Tbr list!
Sounds like a great book
Oh, my, this one sounds so enticing. I’m adding it to my reading list!!
I still have the first in the series on my t-b-r list.
I love this series!!! I’ll be crossing my fingers in hopes of winning! Thank u for the giveaway! 🙂
I would love to read this! It sounds like a book I would enjoy!
Thanks for having Darcy stop by today, Dru Ann! And thanks to all commenters the for the kind words about the series. What a nice way to start the day. Good luck to all the entrants!
Love the series and the author. The book is great.
Love the series, and would love a copy of this book. 🙂
It sounds like an interesting book, but kind of sad. I would like to read more of it. Thanks for this chance.
This is one of my favorite series! I love reading about Darcy and her friends!
Happy birthday 😉 LOVE the book!
I love this series !!
Love this series and cannot wait to read this one 🙂
Love this series and would love to win this book
I just finished the book. Love Darcy and the gang.
Would love to read about Heather’s bday.
That sounds truly heartbreaking.
I’d like to read her story.
This is a really good series
Heather is such a talented writer – would love this book.
Love this series. I want to live in this town.
Sounds like a good read.
Love this series and every other series by the author!
Would love to win. Thanks for this article and the chance!!
I haven’t read any Blake yet. Could a remedy be on the way? Thanks for the giveaway.
How sad, I really need to get started on this series, it sounds so interesting. Thanks for the chance to win.
I love all of Heather’s books, and I highly recommend this series.
This is such a fun series and I just love Heather! Congratulations on your latest release Heather!! Thanks you for this giveaway Dru!
Unfortunately, I have not had the pleasure of reading any of the books in this series yet, but it would be nice to do so. So many great book to read even when I don’t sleep much, 🙂 So glad to find out about this book. Dru, you are the only way that I know about some books that are out; thank you so much for this wonderful enlightenment. You are the best.
Cynthia
I love this series.
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I am not familiar with this series but it sounds like one I would enjoy reading. Thanks for highlighting it and also for the chance to win.
I’ve read all of your other series but not this one. I would love to win a copy of the book.
LOVE this series! Happy birthday, Darcy! 🙂
I love this series and looking forward to reading about Darcy’s latest adventure. 😀
i want to read this one! (and the others too!)
sounds like the kind of book that I like to read and hope you have a happy birthday
a most-definite ‘add’ to my Wish List!!!
thank you for the giveaway!!!
I love this series! Great witchiness and I love the relationships that build.
Love the series. Can not wait for the next book.
I have been wanting to read this book. I will add it to my goodreads to read list.
I want to move to Enchanted Village so I can meet all the characters in this book. Love the series.
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I can relate. The older you get, the more bittersweet birthdays become.
This series looks good. I may be old, but I still celebrate my birthdays with family!
Thanks, everyone! Good luck.
Thanks Heather!
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