About the Book

Book: Sadie’s Gift: The Christmas Cabin

Author: Erma M. Ullrey

Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance

Release Date: November, 2025

BlIn the snowy embrace of McCall, Idaho, Sadie’s Gift weaves a tale of an unexpected reunion and slow-to-thaw hearts. Grief-stricken Brooke Radcliffe and frustrated author Jack Chance are brought together by fate in Aunt Sadie’s cabin. An early blizzard forces the former childhood friends to confront their differences and work together to survive. Can Brooke and Jack set aside their painful pasts and let love melt their frozen hearts? Discover a story of healing, resilience, and the transformative power of forgiveness in this heartwarming tale of love in the unlikeliest of places.

 

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About the Author

Erma Ullrey is a follower of Jesus Christ. Married for forty-four years she enjoys four wonderful children, three outlaws, and four precious grandchildren. She worked in the medical field for over twenty-five years. After completing her B.S.H.S., she became a health educator and received international credentials in childbirth education (I.C.E.A.) and lactation consulting (I.B.C.L.C.). She’s served as a women’s Bible study leader, and participates in a local book club as well as local and national writer’s groups.

She posts encouraging blogs and enjoys chatting with her Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram friends. And she keeps chickens.

 

More from Erma

Enter to win a free copy of SADIE’S GIFT: The Christmas Cabin. A love story set in beautiful McCall, Idaho, during a surprise blizzard that ultimately melts a couple of frozen hearts.

Interview with the Author

• What literary pilgrimages have you gone on?

I’ll be taking my first literary pilgrimage next spring when our church plans to visit Israel. I am beyond excited!

• What’s your favorite under-appreciated novel?

My favorite under-appreciated novel … hm … that’s a tough question because I’ve read so many books over the years.
Tale of Two Cities has to be my all-time favorite. I was mesmerized from start to finish, and it still fascinates me.

• How do you select the names of your characters?

Selecting the names of my characters comes easily for me. Long before I begin to write, conversations with my character have already taken place in my mind. Because I’ve known them—they’ve shared their quirks and personalities—their names match who they are.

• What was your hardest scene to write?

My hardest scene to write was in my previous novel, “Journaled With Love.” I ached for Ryan Tiggs who, through no fault of his own, was about to be fired. He’d done everything to help the company flourish. Yet his boss eventually kicked him to the curb and replaced him with her daughter (his love interest).  Though maligned and humiliated, he stayed true to who he was.

• What is your favorite childhood book?

My two favorite childhood books were (and still are) the Bible and Little Women.

• If you had to do something differently as a child or teenager to become a better writer as an adult, what would you do?

To become a better writer as an adult, I’d write more and enter creative writing contests. I wrote in secret, never exposed it to the light of day – big mistake. A mentor at that time might’ve made all the difference.

• What comes first, the plot or characters?

Tough question!
For me, plot and characters happen simultaneously. The characters begin telling me what the story will be about, which exposes who they are to me. I’ve never written a story where I didn’t know the plot and the characters at the same time. I’ll let you know if that day comes… J

• Who is the author you most admire in your genre?

I most admire Becky Wade (succinct plots); Gabrielle Meyer (clever plot twists); Lenora Worth (dedicated author); Lisa Wingate (amazing storytelling).

• What do you like to do when you are not writing?

When I’m not writing (and in no particular order) I love to have coffee with friends; play games; take long walks with my hubby and Tucker our dog; visit with my children and grandkids; read.

• If you could invite one person to dinner, who would it be and what would you cook?

Jesus. I’d make stuffed shells (think lasagna), meatballs, a green bean casserole (made with bacon and blue cheese), sourdough bread, green salad with pears and pecans, and a ganache-covered cheesecake for dessert.

Or maybe I’d ask Him to make His favorite meal because it would be PERFECT! J

Blog Stops

Simple Harvest Reads, December 19 (Author Interview)

For Him and My Family, December 19

She Lives To Read, December 20

Artistic Nobody, December 21 (Author Interview)

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, December 22

Guild Master, December 23 (Author Interview)

Fiction Book Lover, December 24 (Author Interview)

Paula’s Pad of Inspiration, December 25 (Author Interview)

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, December 26

History, Hope & Happily Ever After, December 27 (Author Interview)

Texas Book-aholic, December 28

Vicky Sluiter, December 29 (Author Interview)

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, December 30

For the Love of Literature, December 31 (Author Interview)

Mrs. Ryan Moser’s book and movie reviews, December 31

Life on Chickadee Lane, January 1

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Erma is giving away the grand prize of an eBook copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://gleam.io/t4eEu/sadies-gift-the-christmas-cabin-celebration-tour-giveaway