"This Christmas" with John Holley

In today's episode, I interview author John Holley about his new Christmas book "This Christmas". It tells the story of Marie Downs, who is not only grieving the loss of her husband, but has also had to step in and take care of her grandkids. It's a book that might not seem as cozy as our usual tales, but it's a beautiful story full of Christmas hope. I talk with John about his book and some serious subject matter, but we also have a lot of fun talking about our favorite Christmas traditions, memories, and foods. Find John Holley online: "This Christmas" by John Holley : "Marie Downs lost her husband to cancer last Christmas. Eleven months later, she is grieving the loss of her husband when her drug-addicted daughter disappears in their small town, which is rife with opioid addiction. Marie becomes the caregiver for her two grandchildren as she engages in the dangerous search for her daughter. All the while, she drifts in and out of the memories of her beloved husband of over 40 years. When her daughter turns up in the intensive care unit clinging to life after an overdose, Marie is challenged to face her anger with her daughter and find hope in her life as it is now. This Christmas is a testament to faith in yourself, hope for others and the love of family." Ways to support the show: Rate and review: Buy me a coffee? Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: Logo shirt designs: Contact Me: facebook: instagram: twitter: youtube: email: cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com

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"This Christmas" with John Holley is an episode from A Cozy Christmas Podcast by ArtK.

This episode is 40:35 long.

This episode was published on Oct 16, 2025.

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