Hi Everyone, welcome to the Christmas edition of The Authentic You podcast.

In this episode author Jaki Eisman will read from her work "Scrambled Liver" published in “Better Next Year: An Anthology of Christmas Epiphanies” edited by JJ Lee and published by Tidewater Press. There’s some great insights in this episode for anyone suffering the holiday blues, as Jaki shares what the trials and tribulations of trying to fit in for Christmas are all about. She also gives a great strategy on ways to overcome that strange feeling of Christmas loneliness even when you’re in a crowded room.

And as a backup plan, Jaki shares what the greatest superpower in the world actually is – hint: no its not me flying on my magic flying couch. Or why there is no such thing as a bad Christmas gift, or lesser discussed truths – like how height can influence the dynamics of a relationship – especially if the guy is shorter. There’s even a shout-out to Arnold schwarzenegger Donkey Lulu.

If you’re looking for an amazing super last minute hound dog sad yet heartfelt and funny stocking stuffer then get your copy of Better Next Year, and the second edition out now called "Upon a Midnight Clear", full of true Christmas tragedies, more dashed holiday hopes, and Christmas catastrophes, spiced with slender, heartbreaking shards of joy.

Note: I don't use affiliate links and any profits from Upon a Midnight Clear will go to a local charity supporting youth at the 2025 Surrey International Writers Conference, giving underprivileged youth interesting in writing the opportunity to attend this prestigious writing conference event.

Thanks again for stopping by. Until next time take care of yourselves and each other.