There's something about Christmas that softens us. Maybe it's the quiet hush of snow, the glow of tree lights, or the way memories seem to rise like steam from a cup of cocoa. For me, the holidays are more than celebration — they're a season of healing. I write stories to mend hearts. To remind readers that love can be found in unexpected places, that loyalty still matters and a heart deserves a loving home. This year, I released my first children's book, A Home for Bear at Christmas. It's a...