A New Year’s gift

We have another gift for the Holiday Exchange, in the form of a beautiful poem by Peach. I’m sure you will all be familiar with this brat who provides us with such entertaining stories on her blog, Peach’s Corner. Well, in spite of being a very busy person who’s away on vacation, she took the time to pen a poem for us, which you can find here: Happy New Year! So let’s take the time to show her our appreciation, yes? Not only for this latest contribution, but all the wonderful stories she’s provided over the years. 😃

You may have noticed I haven’t posted my story yet. To be quite honest, I’ve started it but haven’t been working on it. I’ve been swamped with a lot of things, some of which have made me feel a bit overwhelmed and depressed. I think that’s quite common during the holidays, no? 😝 But never fear, I am quite determine to finish it and get it out there. Not sure when, but soon, and I appreciate your patience while I get it together! 🤗

Hauʻoli Makahiki Hou! And another story… :)

Happy New Year, everyone! That was a pretty sucky year we went through, wasn’t it? Or was that just me? 🫣 I haven’t decided on a New Year’s resolution yet, but I have narrowed down the most important lesson learned in 2023: Never melt soap in a microwave! Don’t ask me how I know that. 😝 Do any of you have any memorable lessons?

Anyway, good news — yet another wonderful gift for us to unwrap! Astral Axolotl (such a cool name) battled illness to bring us this one, folks. So make sure you check it out and let her know how much we appreciate it, yes? You can find it on her blog, Musings of an Astral Axolotl, or just click here to be taken directly to it: Solstice Shenanigans.

The surprises keep coming!

Yes, it’s after Christmas, but apparently people aren’t finished delivering their presents, for which we can all be very grateful! 🙌 

The first surprise is another story from Logan, and this one she said she wrote with Golightly. I posted her blog earlier, so here’s a link directly to her latest story: Home For Christmas. Please check it out and let them know how much you enjoy this extra surprise gift! 😃

The second surprise is very special, because this author no longer maintains her blog and her stories only exist in our fond memories. But TMT (aka, Tenth Muse Top) let me know I could post any of her stories that I might have laying about! 😲 Of course, I immediately thought of the Christmas story she submitted back in 2015, “Let Nothing Ye Dismay,” because it was a true classic and perfect for the season. But alas, I don’t have that story saved anywhere. 😢

However it turns out I did have another special occasion story, this one written for Valentine’s Day. It is also a classic — very funny and makes one salivate at the same time! So check it out on the Holiday Exchange page, or click here: Valentine’s Day. And I’ll be sure to pass on any appreciation you want want to show her! 🤩

Mele Kalikimaka, and a shiny new gift!

Happy Holidays, everyone! My story isn’t finished yet, but I do have wonderful news in the form of another story for everyone to read. It’s a collaboration by Stardawn and Logan, names that anyone in the spanko world would surely be familiar with! 😁

The story is hosted on Logan’s blog, which is called Logan’s Secrets, and can be found here: Reindeer Express. (It is listed as well on my Holiday Exchange page.) Please check it out and let them know how much you loved their work! We always want to encourage such lovely collaborations in the future! 😉 🥰

Two more pressies under the tree!

Sorry, normally I’d give each submission its own post, but they are coming in fast and furious (and I’m very much behind on everything due to stuff I’ve mentioned before, etc.). So I’m pleased to announce a couple more wonderful gifts to our Holiday Exchange! 🥳

The first must be a first 😆, as it’s a song performed by one of the most talented spankos I’ve ever come across — Emma! She’s posted it on her blog, Emma’s Story Corner (where there are TONS more wonderful stories), so go check it out here: I Can’t Sit With Comfort and Joy.

The second gift is from Patti, whose name I’m sure you’ll recognize as she’s participated in several exchanges by now. It can be found on her blog, Patti’s Stories, which is also full of spanking stories. You can click on it here, to be taken directly to this latest Xmas story: Bah, humbug!.

I know I don’t have to tell you to show them some love, or that you can find all the latest goodies on the Holiday Exchange page, but I will anyway. 🤨 So go to it! 😉

Two more gifts, yay!

Good news, kinksters! We have more goodies to unwrap under the virtual tree! 🎄

The first is from Nicky, who first joined the gift exchange in 2019, and has a bunch of other types of stories and poetry on her blog, Words In My Head. Check out her latest here: Christmas Blues.

The second is from Andie, who joined us last year with two Xmas presents! She returns with another story from the same universe (pun intended, as they’re space travel stories), and you can find it here: The Xmas Bundle. Her blog is called “Swinging the lamp” — check it out.

As always, please leave them comments so they know how much you appreciate their efforts, and you can find all of this and past year’s stories on the Holiday Exchange page.

What the Eff happened to the Holiday Exchange?!

Okay, I know it’s only 9 days till Christmas, which is the latest I’ve ever been. ☹️ *sigh* I’m sorry about that, but it’s been pretty stressful around here. To be honest, I don’t know whether I’ll even complete my story in time, as I haven’t started it yet!

I won’t go into all the details of the “trials and tribulations” I’ve been going through the past few months, because there are so many places in the world that have real troubles right now. But basically it’s been a death in the family, working on getting Power of Attorney over my ex who has dementia, and a plumbing leak in the apartment above me causing all kinds of problems which are still not over! 🤬

My life has been sort of turned upside down a bit, and with trying to get the Xmas shopping done, I’ve just not had the wherewithal to address the Holiday Exchange which was looming over me. That said, I will definitely be hosting one this year, and it starts today…yay! 🎄

I received a story from Woodsy (who writes the touching Jo and Carly series), so I will be posting that later today, after I run some errands. Thanks, Woodsy, for another story which tugs at the heartstrings! 😊 Those of you who have stories to submit (or anything else — visual art, haiku, crosswords, songs, etc. are most welcome! 🥰), feel free to start sending me your text or links!

And if you’re like me and haven’t started yet, you’re officially late! *swat!* Get going, because I know some people can’t wait to enjoy your work! (And I always enjoy your submission, you know that. 😉😆 )

The holidays are not over yet!

And even if it is a little after Christmas, I know no one will mind because it’s a story from a well-known and favorite author of many of you — Claire Britain! 🥳 Yes, I know it’s been a long time since we’ve heard from her, so all the more reason to show her some love and let her know how much we appreciate her participation.

Go check out her story on the Holiday Exchange page, or just click here to be taken to where it’s hosted on the Wayward Angels blog: The Four Day Fuck-Up.

Mele Kalikimaka, Kinksters!

Happy Hanukkah and Happy Kwanzaa and Happy Holidays in general! It’s been a crazy couple of years, hasn’t it? So much heartache and isolation and sometimes actual trauma. And yet, as we’re only starting to come out of things, it’s hard to recall what we did for 2 years!

I mean, I know I was in a strange sort of hibernation, and at times it seemed endless. Still, it seems to have passed so quickly, and without any real memories to hold onto. I know we’ll never be the same after having lived through this pandemic….it’s almost surreal.

But enough of that. My thoughts are with anyone still going through hard times, including anyone experiencing horrible weather. (As I look outside my window to gentle sunshine and a truly lovely day, thank you Goddess!) In a sort of Christmas tradition, I just wanted to share my favorite rendition of a Christmas carol — Uncle Willy singing “O Holy Night”:

RIP, Uncle Willie! As they say in Hawaii, “Stay give me chicken skin!” 😆

And finally, I did finish my story for the year, yay! As always, find it on the Holiday Exchange page, or click here to be taken directly to the story: Ask and Ye Shall Receive. Thanks to Mil for proof-reading (and constant inspiration 😘).

My deepest thanks to everyone who participated this year. There were fewer submissions than usual, but every year I fear that there won’t be any, and yet am always joyfully surprised by wonderful people sharing their talents and their hearts. Bless you all, and everyone who encourages them! 🤗 💐 🎄

The first Christmas graphic of the season!

I’m sure most of you know that Mil, one of Global Village’s biggest brats, is an artist. But what you may not know is that she’s hoping to one day trade in her paint brush for an Apple pencil. Not that she doesn’t still love painting (which is fortunate, because she’s so good at it), but adding it to her repertoire just adds all kinds of exciting options!

Anyway, all of this is to say that she’s gifted us this year with a digital Xmas card, and it’s so appropriate for this red-cheeked season. Find the link on the Holiday Exchange page, or just click here: Mil’s Christmas Card.

And please do let her know how much you liked it. Goddess knows we want to encourage anyone doing kinky art! 😝