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Hey guys. So the new book was kind of complicated and tough to write, this year was really busy, and everyone on the business and creative side of House Andrews is tired and super happy for the holidays. We know you love us, and since we keep getting concerned emails about why we stopped posting, we thought we would clarify things.

Going forward: there will be fiction on the blog on Fridays. So every Friday, check in with us.

There won’t be much besides Fiction Friday until after New Year.

Mod R worked so hard this year and she deserves a holiday. Until she comes back, you have me as you moderator. After that, we will resume Monday and/or Wednesday posts.

Thank you for your patience. We’ll see you on December 22nd with cuteness, darkness, and snow. Cute snowy darkness. You have been warned.

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  4. Thanks for the update. Looking forward to “Cute snowy darkness”.

    Happy Holidays to all of House Andrews and Moderator R. Thank you for putting up with the rabid needs and whining of the BDH. We know we are fluffy, cute, vicious, and draining, mmm …. have to think up a good New Year’s resolution for that.

  6. Woot! Looking forward to Cute, snowy, darkness!

    We super appreciate you, House Andrews, as well as Mod R– your generosity is boundless and your creativity a joy!

  7. Happy Holidays to you all! Let them be peaceful and mellow and restful! Very merry Christmas, health and a lot of love! Thank you for another lovely year with your work!

  8. Thank you for the cute, snowy darkness Christmas present coming Friday!

    After everything going on and went this year, you, Gordon, Mod R, and every creative person who helps you deserve all the time off. We, the Horde, will be patient, fluffy, and wait (yes, Horde, I said all the swear words. However, those who create what we devour must have the time to themselves to recharge.).

  12. Happy holiday wishes to all the BDH and House Andrews whatever your holiday is 🙂 Looking forward to seeing what is on the docket Friday!

  15. We shall be a happy, patient fluffy horde. Thanks for the fiction Fridays!

    Enjoy your rest. May there be lots of lovely lolling about, recharging of all the mental, emotional, and creative batteries, enjoyable time with family and friends, good food, and everything a holiday should be.

  16. Here’s wishing you (both HA and Mod R) a very Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, and as much peace, good cheer, rest, coziness, and delicious holiday food that you can possibly desire! May your 2024 be packed full of good health and the kind of magic and wonder that your stories always bring to the BDH…thank you! 🥰💕💕

  17. Looking forward to it. I was thinking last Friday that I missed the Friday story postings. They are a nice pick-me-up. Have a peaceful and restful holiday!

  19. Note to the BDH: if you can’t find a concierge practice, look for Direct Primary Care. In Indiana, concierge = DPC + house calls. We are happy DPC patients!

  20. Hi Ilona,

    This is a response to your previous blog.

    About your prediabetes problem,
    I have the same thing.

    If you are open to holistic “med” you might want to check up Fenugreek
    Read about it and see if you would like to try it
    I take mine this way

    I soak a tsp of the Fenugreek seeds in cup of hot water @ night and the next morning before eating or drinking anything I blend the seeds and water with half a lemon and a Tsp of olive oil with some more hot or cold water, up to you,
    Bled it till the seeds blend very well.
    Drink it each morning
    It’s an acquire taste
    If you don’t like it as tea you can buy the pills.

    I hope this helps
    Happy Holidays
    Dalia

  21. Happy holidays to everyone and everyone deserves a jolly good rest. Bring on #cutesnowydarkness (very December)

  23. Enjoy your vacay, Mod R – you deserve it! And thank you, Ilona and Gordon, for all you do for us. It’s been an amazing year, I’m really grateful.

    Merry Holiday Season, BDH! You’re an awesome community and I’m so happy to be part of it.

  24. I’m glad Mod R is getting a rest. Maybe you guys can put out a call for a back up so you don’t have to work holidays either? anyway don’t work too hard! but super looking forward to this 🙂

  26. Looking forward to the cure snowy darkness! Glad ModR is on vacation, you guys do a lot of work and deserve some rest and time off.

  28. Happy Solstice to one and all of House Andrews, especially the hard working Mod R. We shall see you after the New Year.

  32. Thank you for the Fiction Fridays (what an unexpected gift!) and happy holidays!

    Hope everyone gets a much needed rest.

  35. Yes, you all deserve rest. We are a demanding Horde and are grateful for all your work. Happy holidays!

  36. I love all the posts – frequent or infrequent. Thanks so much. Quite often a go to for a pick me up 🙂
    Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and New Year

  37. Yeah for Mod R’s time off! Now, hopefully you and Gordon will do the same. Rest! Relax! Knit some stuff!! Don’t answer your phone!! Hugs!! 😀

  38. A very Merry Christmas to you all. Many thanks for the wonderful stories and posts throughout the year. Always informative and entertaining.

    On the prediabetes front: since you bake bread try switching to sourdough. It is slower to digest than other breads and therefore doesn’t send your blood sugar into overdrive. As a diabetic of many years, using sourdough has allowed me to still enjoy bread in moderation and keep control of my blood sugar.

  40. Everyone deserves a break and time to breathe. I love your writing but will patiently wait ❤️
    Happy Christmas. I pray your new year is truly blessed and filled with joy.

  41. I will stock up on crackers for Friday, just in case. So there are enough crackers for everyone.

    Thank you for the updates and new shiny thingies. I hope Mod R gets some good R&R, with plenty of dark chocolate.

  46. Enjoy your well deserved rest! It’s true we notice when there is a lull, but we can manage the all- consuming hunger for snippets!
    I heard there may be a shot for that? asking for a friend

  47. really a comment for the last post, but I hope your new meds combat the brain fog and mental exhaustion!! Thank you for all you offer and looking forward to more (🗣️Roman🗣️) Fiction Fridays!

    happy holidays Mod R and enjoy your self!!

  48. Ooooohhhh, that sounds promising! Thank you so much for your hard work. We may be greedy heifers but we really DO appreciate you guys! ❤️

  51. Please rest and rejuvenate yourselves! I hope your family and Mod R’s family have a happy Christmas break!

  53. Thank you for taking good care of yourselves and for the Friday fiction -it’s easier for the BDH to be mindful of our fluffieness when there is a treat involved.

    Wishing you and your beloved the Happiest of Holiday!

  55. All the Happys and Merrys, as well as wishes for a very healthy new year!
    As for fiction Fridays, huzzah! House Andrews gives the best presents 🙂

  56. Cheers to time off, holidays, family, all the good stuff!!
    🎄📚🎁⛄❄️
    Looking forward to Friday fiction!!

  59. Take all the time needed to make sure you find rest and joy! “Cant pour from an empty cup” is a cliche for a good reason 🙂 Thank you Mod R for all your work and passion!

  61. Merry Christmas 🎄 and 🥳 Happy New Year! To House Andrews, ModR, and the BDH.
    Looking forward to Cute Happy Darkness and 2024!

    Have fun stormin’ da castle!

  64. Both HA and ModR deserve a great time over the holidays so enjoy yourselves so Everyone have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy new year,

  65. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to House Andrews and Mod R. May the new year bring you health and happiness.
    Looks like it will be a very hot Christmas here in Western Australia.

  68. Cute snowy darkness? Squee! ( we do love you guys take a good long break ! Enjoy your holidays! Rest recoup! )

  71. Thank You for the blog.
    Covid brought out the introvert.
    Y’all remind me of a world (fandom) that once mattered a great deal, with sometimes fascinating denizens, but in a well-adjusted package (House Andrews) of folks who’ve seen and experienced the real world, and dealt/deal.
    Wishing You a splendid holiday, and a New Year filled with “Health, Love, and Wealth, and Time to Enjoy Them!”

  73. Thank you for all you do for us!!! We appreciate you all more than you can imagine!

    May your holidays be full of happiness, joy, & warmth!!!

  75. Thought for the future. I notice John Scalzi just posts a cat picture in place of a full post sometimes… and we all love to see your pets.
    But for now, happy holidays, enjoy, relax! I’m very much looking forward to the Friday post.

  79. yeehaw and thanks! we might be a very good horde and respectfully w*** but nevertheless we enjoy the treats when they come 🙂

  85. Enjoy the festive break. Merry Christmas to everyone. Hope the coming year is filled with health and happiness.

  86. Everyone, rest! That’s an order.

    But having said that – I can’t wait for Cute Snowy Darkness!

  87. I really like the sleeping kitten! Happy Solstice today and a very merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Try to relax and pamper yourself. Don’t forget Festivus! They now make Festivus sweaters and my grown daughter sent me a picture of her wearing it last year. I put it on my fridge so I can see it daily in the holiday season! We got to visit in early December and it was lovely! I hope everyone has a good holiday season this year!

  90. Many thanks for the schedule update.

    Very glad to hear that you are taking steps to address your health issues.

    Rest, recharge, and Merry Christmas!

    Love You (in a fan’ish, not creepy at all, way)!

  92. Happy holidays! I hope everyone enjoys their much deserved break and your time is filled all the things that bring you joy.

  93. Happy Holidays!! And thank you for the lovely “Fiction Fridays” gift!! I can’t wait to read the first present!! You guys rock—thank you for taking such good care of the BDH!

  99. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Relax and enjoy your family!
    I will wave in your direction while we are in Kyle visiting family.

  100. Personally, I think you should post less to take some stuff off your plate. I think the BDH will be fine with you being happier and posting less.

  101. Yay, for Fiction Fridays!

    Everyone deserves a break. You guys work hard to give us wonderful stories. We really shouldn’t expect ‘more’ from you. The blog is a treat, and we love connecting with you, but we don’t want you exhausted. Thank you for your wonderful stories. Merry Happy Holidays! 😘

  104. I hope that everyone in House Andrews and House Andrews’adjacent (including Mod Rand family, all pets of all households, wildlife in the neighbourhood and friends and of course the BDH), have a wonderful and peaceful Christmas (scorpions take note, a peaceful, chilled Christmas) and best wishes for happiness and relaxation in the new year.
    Thank you for all of the reads and laughs, in what was at times, a difficult 2023.
    xx

  107. Good for you, taking time off to rejuvenate your spirits and rest your bodies! Wishing you all the joys of the season and noneof its hassles

  108. Thanks for all you do, HA and ModR, and now please do something for yourselves, for however long it takes. You know we’ll be here when you get back. Wishing all of you, BDH included, a peaceful holiday!

  109. Happy Holidays Everyone! Mod R, you have been amazing this year! House Andrews, it has been a pleasure to spend time getting little peeks behind the scenes into your life and minds. Thank you for all you do!

  110. Thank you for the wonderful snippets and fictional gifts. I am quite concerned about your health, but will refrain from a ton of well-meaning advice… just know that your readers care.

  112. blessed Yule and a joyous Christmas . Breathe, relax, congrats on solving your health concerns….. love all your work, Recuperate. May there be less stress in the coming year. ( I know hope springs eternal)
    Love

  113. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to House Andrews, Mod R and all the BDH. Rest and enjoy the holidays. The Horde will always appreciate anything you write, but a special thanks for the upcoming Friday snippets.

  115. Have wonderful, restful holidays and thanks so much for the stories on Fridays!

    Also I’ve read several posts where you note that we love you and so you’re giving us info. I must admit, what I see in my minds eye is Ilona, Gordon and Mod R walking around muttering to themselves, “they keep asking for more because they love us, it’s because they love us it really is…..”

    Or in the SNL liar voice, “They love us, yes, that’s the ticket”
    😉

  118. Have a super relaxing and wonderful Christmas & Happy New Year celebration!
    All of you in this amazing world of House Andrews surely need it.
    Thank you for thinking of us 😁
    Now go and enjoy 🎄🎄🎄🎄
    We’ll be here – always.

    • I second that ALWAYS!
      We are yours, for better or worse, until the end of time. Enjoy a break and the holiday season!

  119. I wasn’t worried, I figured it was holiday time. Enjoy! I will look forward to fiction Friday, tho. Thanks!

  124. Y’all deserve all the breaks. Enjoy your holidays! I love y’all! I appreciate y’all! I’ve converted my partner to the Horde the last 2 months. I’m so proud/happy!

  125. I look forward to cuteness and darkness!! Take your time. Do it right! The BDH love is everlasting!! Merry Christmas to you and your family. May the new year bring health and happiness.

  126. Hope this isn’t weird but couldn’t comment on a different post. Just want to say: I got diagnosed with prediabetes and working with a really good dietitian over the last year has been huge – ALSO some diabetes meds can cause vitamin deficiencies and they should tell you about supplements. Food sequence and timing can also be an issue (always eat your protein first, try to have no more than 2x carbs to protein and ideally closer to 1:1 at night). The dietician figured out I had multiple new food sensitivities and vitamin deficiencies (thanks to COVID). Once we got me tested for things, healing my gut, and taking reasonable supplements (vitamins, minerals, and probiotics) I’ve seen improvements with my numbers. She also has me eating a higher protein breakfast which affects insulin throughout the day. My numbers are slowly improving but it blows my mind that I’m losing weigh on a less strict diet whereas before the dietician I was on a very strict diet and couldn’t lose weight. Apparently vitamin deficiency can make weight loss nearly impossible and can affect blood sugars.
    Most doctors only have a few hours of nutrition training. My primary care doctor is WONDERFUL (MN exchange is great) but she didn’t know about most of these things like food sequencing, meal planning nor did she give me specific guidance like numbers of carb per meal.
    I also got a CGM which has helped me further clue into what’s going on (I kept forgetting finger sticks).
    Good luck!

    • I know its late for this post but just in case anyone else is reading late I want to add vit B and D deficiencies really affect your energy. You feel excessively tired, achey and brain foggy! I thought I had developed hypothyroidism but it was vitamin deficiency! I feel much better now that I’m taking the proper supplements. Get blood work done if you feel off, it’s important to take care of ourselves, because honestly, who else will? Love to House Andrews, Mod R and the BDH.

  127. Cute snowy darkness sounds amazing!!! And just right for getting into Christmas mood 😍 Bit late to that, as I am currently stuck at my last layover coming back from a trip to Asia… Happy Holidays to everyone!!!

  128. Merry Christmas to you and your family we all love to catch up with your doings and I’m sure I’m not the only one looking forward to Friday fiction I personally would love another Sweep book especially as the house has connected to Daeyseñ? sorry don’t remember the spelling plus there’s Mauds wedding to Arland coming up and Klaus explaining maybe

  129. Y’all are so generous with your time, that it is a joy to stop by!

    But, that being said, rest, restore and rejuvenate!

  130. I read the post title and my head went straight to ‘omg maybe there is a schedule the next Inkeepers book’ 😅 I’ve just finished re-listening to the GA audiobooks and I just couldn’t help it – they are soooo gooood (both the writing and the GA production 😄). So thank you for both (and for all the rest as well, Kate is one of my all time favs ❤️), have a lovely break and may the mysterious writing muses look favourably upon both of you, so that you’re extraordinarily inspired next year!

  132. Thank you for the Christmas present of a brand-new story. Wishing you both good health test numbers in the new year. (I’m on two diabetes meds and a statin, so I know about the numbers. Good thing I’m Canadian … I spent two weeks in the hospital in 2022 and the only bill was $45 for the ambulance. Sure you don’t want to move here? I’ll beg the immigration authorities to let you in.)
    I thought it was impossible, but you delivered cute, snowy darkness. Now how am I going to last until next Friday?

  133. Quasi-related question:

    I found a book by Jessie Mihalik because there was a positive statement quoted by you by the publisher.

    Do you have a list of similar statements / works available? I’ve seen occasional “I’ve read this” posts here on your blog…

    thanks

  134. I just re read part one and two. I wanted you to know I really enjoyed this one. I am a huge fan and I like all of your books to date but I think this one is Def another hit story for all your fans. I am hoping it will be a full book but I guess time will tell. Happy New Year and stay safe, may the upcoming year bring peace and good things. Best wishes

  135. Rereading Kate Daniels and in Magic Bleeds (2010) She says a law for Pandemic was issued in 2019. Don’t know were to else to inform others of the BDH.

  137. Hi, I’ve been an ICU nurse for over 40 years and 7 years ago I was diagnosed with LADA or diabetes 1.5. Think pre-diabetes for autoimmune diabetes. I thought I knew about diabetes, but when the diagnosis applies to you, the motivation to learn more is amazing. Diabetes is kind of like becoming a parent. You get all kinds of advice, but you are basically an amateur who must figure it out for yourself while on the job, 24/7. I would like to recommend a few sources that helped me know what I should do, though I don’t always do what I should. – The Diabetes Code by Dr Jason Fung. This is for type 2 and deals a lot with diet, but has good information. – Dr Bernstein’s Diabetes Solution by Dr Richard Bernstein. Geared for type 1, but good if you want more in-depth information or end up on insulin. – Diet doctor website. https://www.dietdoctor.com/ A great site for information, but also a ton of recipes. – Blood Sugar 101 by Jenny Ruhl. She has a more relaxed approach to type 2. Wants to get the A1c down, but doesn’t think the goal should be that of a non-diabetic. I don’t agree. I think normal is a great goal, I just don’t always achieve it. I’m sure everyone else is giving advice, but at the end of the day, diabetes is something you must manage for yourself. Prayers that you and your family have a very healthy and happy new year.