The Light Of Christmas
Merry Christmas (or whatever you celebrate at this time of year). I'm a non-believer but use Christmas to give even more to others and enjoy being with all of my family. To me, it's a season of light, not the darkness of hatred because of difference. Reading is the doorway to acceptance, so yes, I'm going to be posting some of my stories that may lighten your load and allow you to think about the possibilities that are merely waiting for discovery within the mystery of life. *** Yes, I know, it's that time of year when that word Christmas is looming and we're starting to panic. I'm not sure about your country, but in Britain, as soon as Bonfire Night is over (5th November), the Christmas advertising really gets going and the shops are laden with sparkles and temptations - although it sneaks in before that around the peripheral of October. To read a short story called, A Typical Christmas here's the link: https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog...
Christmas as changed over the years and now I just like to see my family, maybe watch a great film and read (but that's my favourite thing anyway.) You know where I'm heading - to talk about my books!!! But I'm only going to mention four that I think you'll enjoy in your Christmas stockings this year.
Knowing Jack: viewBook.at/B005MEP6N0 Knowing Jack is technically for 12ish /YA but I think those young at heart will enjoy it. Blurb: Twelve-year-old Jack knows they shouldn’t go, but is unable to persuade his parents not to take the planned trip to the Lake District, England. Something was going to happen, but what? The weird feelings he had were always so fuzzy and they didn’t always make sense. Maybe it was just because he’d have to spend time with his pampered cousin, Rosie? Anyway, it was nearly Christmas and what could go wrong with just staying in some cabin in the woods? He was being stupid…all he had to do was ignore the way his belly churned and his head pounded. He might be wrong after all. This mystery adventure tale will drag you into the depths of an icy landscape where you may be afraid to breathe.
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hristmas Past: viewBook.at/ChristmasPast Christmas Past is a dystopian short story, which asks, why would Christmas be banned and what would be the consequences? Blurb: What was Christmas? How did it start? And why was it now banned? Why had the Elders decided it would only cause trouble, that its roots were based on something that only caused wars...those that had destroyed the Old Earth? Some disagree, and maybe can change things before it’s too late for humankind. Or maybe it’s already too late. ***
The Star Realm: http://viewbook.at/B005MCDTA4 I'm including The Star Realm (#1 Avalon Trilogy) but it's an enchanting epic fantasy filled with adventure and perfect for this time of year for adventure and escapism. Oh yes, and the Kindle edition it's FREE! Blurb What would you do if you were called to another world…a world filled with seemingly impossible things? Faced with this choice, Davie, Ben, Anne, Chrissie and Billy embark upon a mysterious quest, finding themselves transported to the spectacular and extraordinary world of Avalon, whereupon they are catapulted into one of the uncountable heptagonal pieces that make up the magical sphere of the Orb of Caprice…namely, the Star Realm. Follow the exploits of the five and champion their long, arduous yet amazing journey. Though the question remains…will Time be on their side? This story is for anyone with a head overflowing with dreams, a heart filled with a yearning for adventure and a soul buoyant in magic. This is the first adventure in the Avalon trilogy. ***
Weird: A Henry Ian Darling Oddity: Missive One mybook.to/Weird Weird: A Henry Ian Darling Oddity: Missive One is also FREE, and is nothing to do with Christmas so just might appeal to 'get away from it all'. Henry is a fascinating, unique and fabulous character who came to me in a dream - there are three missives so far and I intend to continue with the series when I've finished my current novel. Although, Henry keeps nagging at me so the next may come earlier? Blurb: Henry Ian Darling is a collector of oddities, those that bring him closer to an enigma, one he hopes will be a great thing. But maybe it isn’t. *** So there they are - stories in and out of Christmas, filled with adventure, fantasy and oddness that should bring light into your life. If you're thinking of filling your stockings with any of my stories, please think about leaving a postive review. All of these stories are also available as audiobooks, too, if you'd rather listen. Audiobooks UK - http://goo.gl/Un3ExL USA - http://goo.gl/zUFdWK Thank you so much! *** Enjoy your festivities :)
