A Holiday Novella One inflatable snowman.One ladder.One neighborhood on the brink of holiday anarchy.In Orchard Farms, Christmas isn't just celebrated - it's regulated.Every roof must bear a star.Every yard must match the approved aesthetic.And every rule is enforced by HOA President Karen Mitchum, armed with a clipboard, a memory for bylaws, and absolutely zero chill.So when a neighbor dares to put up a Christmas decoration before Thanksgiving, Karen does what any reasonable person would do.She kicks it.What follows is a holiday season spiraling delightfully out of control: An ambulance, a snowman, and an HOA president taken down by her own authorityA long-suffering husband turned unwilling enforcement officerA near-fatal ladder incident involving Christmas lights and terrible decision-makingCollege-aged twins who decide to skip Christmas entirelyAnd one woman quietly realizing that the hardest rules to enforce are the ones holding her own life togetherSilent Night, Flashing Lights is a sharp, warm, laugh-out-loud holiday comedy about control, tradition, and what happens when everything you've carefully managed refuses to cooperate - especially at Christmas.Perfect for readers who love: Erma Bombeck-style humorSuburban satireHoliday chaosStories about marriage, parenting, and letting go (sometimes literally)Because sometimes the true meaning of Christmas isn't peace on earth.It's surviving the season without falling off a ladder...or getting taken out by an inflatable snowman.