Our dear busy ladybug blogger has taken a break from posting her lovely photo essays on trees to post one of the nicest reviews I’ve ever read. Come read her take on Twelve Tales of Christmas on her blog. 🙂
Title: Twelve Tales of Christmas
Author: Cathleen Townsend
Genre: Short stories, Fiction
Synopsis
Christmas isn’t always Jingle Bells and “Ho, ho, ho.” In these Twelve Tales of Christmas, even Santa has to deal with unexpected German shepherds and reindeer who suddenly want to learn the tango. A dryad works feverishly with a teenage boy to save her tree, now in a stand in his living room, and everyone begs Death to hold off for just one more day.
And no one knows what to do with the fire-breathing dragon. He’s not going on the Christmas card list anytime soon.
Come enter worlds of beauty and dread. Join a house hob as he raises his cup of eggnog high, and enjoy yuletide yarns delicious enough to tempt even St. Nick.
Review
The stories in this collection, meant to be a Chritmas vacation read are delightful, surprising and thankfully all positive because…
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Ooh! Excited to read the first review of your book. I downloaded it today and just shared this post on my Facebook page @ ThisIsMyTruthNow. I sense a possible author alert and my own book review coming soon!!!
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Thanks so much, Jay. Facebook is one cog in the social media wheel that I really don’t get (however if you want something tweeted, I’m your gal). Your efforts are probably worth a lot more than mine in that area. 🙂
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You’re welcome! I know the feeling… we all find the social media tool that works best for us.
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Wow! what a lovely review! I am liking the stories Cathleen, have already read five of them. 🙂
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Thanks so much, Balroop, and I’m so glad you’re liking it. ❤
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This is such a wonderful review, Cathleen. What a great way to start the holiday season.
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It really is a whole gift all by itself. On Amazon the other day someone posted a review that actually thanked me for writing this book, and he said it helped him enjoy Christmas again. I was walking on air after that review and this one. 🙂
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Congratulations on this review, Cathleen.
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Whew! What a relief. There’s always this little voice saying, “What if it really sucks and nobody told me…” But reviews like this help a great deal. 🙂
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Fabulous review, Cathleen! Bravo! 🙂
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Thanks so much, Natalie. It’s so cheering to be cheered. It was worth blogging just to meet friends like you who help celebrate our little triumphs. 🙂
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Great review! Can’t wait to get reading… ❤ xo
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It’s such a wonderful feeling. I worked so hard on this book–and now it’s finding readers.
Publishing is so hard for me that I get all wrapped up in…stuff. But this is what it’s all about, other readers reading my work. 🙂
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Thanks so much for helping to spread the word! 🙂
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Great review!
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Thanks, Mick! 🙂
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RT–what a great holiday gift, Cathleen!
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Thanks, Jacqui–and thanks also for the tweet! 🙂
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Congrats on the review, Cathleen! I’m about halfway through your book and I’m thinking of some effective words for a review now 🙂 Just loving what I am reading by the way! See you tomorrow!
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It was a great meeting–and productive, too. In case anyone else is wondering, we made quote memes using Terri’s photos. 🙂
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Fantastic review, Cathleen. A lovely Christmas gift ❤
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It really is. I’d write Santa for a review like that. Hey, I’d even hike part of the way in snowshoes. 🙂
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What a wonderful review, Cathleen. I’m so delighted for you. A great read and delight for the holiday. 🙂
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You were a substantial part of it, Diana. Thanks again for all your meticulous beta help. 🙂
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My pleasure of course. 🙂
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