January 2026 Giveaway

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January 2026 Giveaway

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January Reading

At the beginning of a new year, I’m going back to the beginning of my writing career and recommending Living with your Past Selves,  my first book ever and the first book in the Spell Weaver for those you who haven’t read it yet. You can find information on the series as a whole at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XXC9ZLJ. Below the information on Living with Your Past Selves, you can find a links to the Substack serials, North of Midnight and Carnival of Deepest Desire, which are set between the sixth and seventh in the series. However, they can  both be read as standalones. (They’re free to read!) Also, a free ebook copy of North of Midnight is available to Substack subscribers of any tier (including free), and a free ebook copy of Carnival will also be available eventually.

Living with Your Past Selves

Being a teenager can be tough. Being able to remember hundreds of past lives is even tougher. Being stalked by an enemy with a hidden agenda from one of those past lives is unimaginably worse.

Taliesin Weaver came to terms with the way his past life intruded on his present one. But he’s about to find out how difficult it is to deal with a powerful enemy whose identity and purpose are both unknown.

Failure to identify and defeat his enemy could cost Tal his life–or worse.

North of Midnight

Just Like Home by Bill Hiatt

Part One of “North of Midnight,” A Spell Weaver Novella

Read on Substack

 

Carnival of Deepest Desire

Carnival of Deepest Desire, Part 1 by Bill Hiatt

Carnival in Carpinteria

Read on Substack

307 thoughts on “January 2026 Giveaway”

    2. misty Pelhank

      Hope to add more strength training to my weekly workouts for my bone health. And take time to read books that I have here at my house.

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    3. Leslie Merritt

      Happy New Year Everyone! I was gifted the Kindle Color Soft for Xmas. I’m very much looking forward to reading lots of ebooks. This is my first kindle and I love it.

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  7. Lucas

    For the new year I should declutter my home and organize it. I need to back up all my photos and other data. I would like to start an investment accounts for my kids and update the family car.

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  14. Claudia Davis

    Last year I had a health scare and needed to lose weight. I lost 82 lbs and need to lose about 12 more to hit my own personal goal! I’m excited to hit it early this new year!

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  25. Nancy

    New Years is always about renewal for me, so I look for ways to move forward. This decluttering also applies to developing better habits.

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  30. Susan Turner

    My plans for the New Year : I plan on spending as much quality time with my loved one as I can. I need to try and not get so stressed out. I plan on learning to cook some dishes that I’ve never tried before. I need to learn to say no sometimes.

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  48. Bryan Adams

    My plans for the New Year is to relax at home and watch some football! Next week I will be back to the grind! Happy New Year!

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  55. Shana Stiles

    I celebrated bringing in the new year with my kids! I plan on making pork chops, sauerkraut and drop dumplings. My big resolution for this new year is to continue to lose weight and comply with my dietician and doctors for my weight loss surgery! I can’t wait for a new identity.

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  59. Debra Dubois

    I want this year to bring my family together and everyone just get along family needs to be close and have one another’s backs

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  64. C.O.

    In 2026, I will strive to be better than I was yesterday. To listen to hear, and not listen to respond. Then take a few beats, consider what was said and in what message. And remember that not everything requires a response. And continue to pray for folks having a difficult day.

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  74. Mongg

    I have several plans for 2026: First, I am deeply in love with a girl, so I hope, with God’s help, that I will have the opportunity to build a beautiful relationship with her.

    I plan to get my first job and start earning money. I also plan to finish college, as this will be my last year. 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

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  82. L.E. Mathews

    Hi, Mr. Hiatt. hmm, my plans for New Years? Do more exercise to improve shape and eat healthier. Happy New Year everyone!

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  89. shannon zeidan

    I don’t have a lot of plans for the new year. I am trying to expand my business, so I guess that is something.

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  90. Jane Fawn

    Ready to try out my new plant forward cookbook this new year – better food, better mind, and more time to read!

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  92. Caroline Franklin

    Great reads. I’m looking forward to the best year ever! Grateful to be here. Happy new year everyone!

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  94. Liz N.

    Looking forward to traveling to new places this year! Also, I’m going to try more local restaurants instead of chains!

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  96. Annmarie Weeks

    Happy New Year! Didn’t make many earth-shattering resolutions for 2026, but confirmed to myself that I will put aside 20+ minutes each day for pleasure reading. And this is the year that I will finally clean out & organize my closets!

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  99. Stephen C

    My new years plans are be more patient and better time efficient.Walk/run 4M steps.Increase current weights by 50% by years end.Do at least 3 Spanish lessons per day.Thanks for the chance Bill and good luck everyone!

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  111. Jean Millsap

    One of my goals for 2026 is to start a daily journal. I love to write and miss it, plus I know all the mental and emotional benefits of writing something as opposed to just thinking a thought. Feels good to write! Somebody here knows exactly what I mean…

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  121. Laura Adams

    Happy 2026! My resolution for 2026 is to try and get healthier. Eat better, lose weight, excercise more and be more mindful of everything.

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  133. Dwayne S

    My plans for new year is to try and live my best life as much as i can. Lose weight, fish and hike more & enjoy life overall

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  134. Dwayne S

    My plans for new year is to try and live my best life as much as i can. Lose weight, fish and hike more & enjoy life overall

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  142. Carol G

    The main thing we expect this year is the graduation of my daughter with her master’s degree–it has been a long slog for her!

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  145. Chrissy R

    One of my main goals for 2026 is to spend more time in the moment and less time worrying or planning for things that aren’t actually happening!

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  155. Melanie Diehl

    This year I am looking towards doing bigger things. I want to be better than I was last year. I am going to be kinder and give more of myself. I am going to be more positive than ever before. There are changes to be made!

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  157. Sherry Fowler

    planning on focusing on my family and having more fun with them; we need more happy memories and less stress

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  158. Katherine Kistner

    Happy New Year! While I usually don’t make resolutions, I did make a promise to myself that I will do a lot more reading this year. Today is Jan 4th and so far I have read 1.5 books! Less TV, more reading! Happy New Year to all and good luck witth the resolutions!

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  175. Katherine Kistner

    Happy New Year! While I usually don’t make resolutions, I did make a promise to myself to read more. It is 1/5 a nd I have already read 1.5 books. I have always enjoyed reading, but have not recently had the time. I find that if I read before I go to sleep, even if it is 15 minutes, I do sleep much better. Wishing everyone a Happy New Year filled with love, hapinness, good health and reading!!

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  182. Kaylee

    This 2026 I’d like to be more mindful of my mental health and making sure I prioritize myself as well as others!

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  187. Jessica W.

    We are planning to take a trip to New York City this summer. It is a huge vacation for our family. I’m really looking forward to it!

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  198. Carolyn D

    My plans involve making the best out of the time I have left with my mom. She has stage 3 cancer that spread to the brain and she stopped treatment last month after being told the immunotherapy isn’t working. Now we’re trying to make her comfortable and do a few things she wants to do.

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  208. Sylvia Svihel

    Knowing that this year is my year to live i the joy of the Lord while still in human form on this side of the veil.

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  209. João C.

    If DDR5 memory prices go back to “normal” (or close), finally build a new PC – current DDR5 prices are just insane!

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  210. Lorena Keech

    We are getting older and it is harder every year to stay healthy. So we are working to exercise, eat right and enjoy every day,

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  219. Gavin Jones

    In the upcoming year, I aim to foster a better work-life balance. This includes setting clear boundaries between work and personal time. I plan to implement a structured schedule that allows for dedicated time to unwind and pursue hobbies, such as hiking and photography. By prioritizing self-care and leisure activities, I believe I can enhance my overall productivity and well-being, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling year ahead.

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  228. Danzo

    Very cool that you are promoting a fresh set of fantasy and sci fi books. I was looking for some and you surely delivered 🙂
    Hope you guys are fulfilling your dreams visions and goals and stay safe!

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  236. deb sluis

    I have at least a dozen quilts in my mind all the time so my goal is to keep working on each one…. and of course, after dinner- READ. it’s true!

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  242. Joseph Harris

    My main goal this year is finding a better work-life balance. I want to spend more time outdoors, stay consistent with my morning runs, and just enjoy the little things.

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  266. DeaconMac

    I had planned a trip to Greece, Crete, Turkey and the Greek Isles but the flights got so expensive that I’m having second thoughts. Still haven’t worked out the details but apparently we can fly to some other place in Europe (Spain, Portugal, Italy), stay 2 or 3 days there, then fly on to Athens and save a few hundred dollars off each direct-to-Athens airfare.

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  270. Jennifer L

    organizing my house, to get ready to downsize, and move. Also getting back to being active, to loose more weight!

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  282. Frank Stuart

    I’ve gotten out ofmy habit of reading. I’ve always been an avid reader all my life. So, I plan on doing more reading this year.

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  294. Kriss K

    This year has started out badly with a loss of my doctor, my medical all messed up and my car engine blown. I’m looking for a better year in any way possible.

    Reply

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