Anyone who knows me is well aware that I am a push-over for a good Christmas story and/or movie. So I was thrilled to find this little book full of stories by various authors. An anthology is so nice during this time of year because you can finish a story in one reading and pick the book up the following day and enjoy an entirely different story.
"Checkin' it Twice & Other Heartwarming Holiday Tales" has 16 award-winning stories just in time for the Christmas holidays. The stories are the outcome of LDS Publisher's 2010 and 2011 Christmas Story Contest (and yes, there is a contest this year - you can get details below).
Follow Savanna, a young mother, whose children help her find a merry Christmas despite the financial difficulties her family is experiencing in "Christmas Gifts from Jesus" by Kasey Eyre.
"Broken Things" by Angie Lofthouse reminds us that forgiveness is the greatest gift of all. It gave me chills as I read the last few lines.
And in "With Wondering Awe" by Jennifer Carson Shelton we watch the transformation of a distraught young teen who finds healing through service to honor her younger sister who passed away.
And that's just three examples - get the book to read them all!! Enjoy!!!
You can find out about the book, about the authors and this year's contest at the blog: "Checkin' it Twice" - blog
Plus you can even read short samples of the stories!!
"Like" this book on FB to stay on top of any news about it: FaceBook page
Purchase the paperback copy here: Amazon - Paperback of Checkin' it Twice
If you want a Kindle copy, go here: Amazon - Kindle of Checkin' it Twice
And if you a writer (newbie or seasoned) and you want to contribute a story for this year's contest ~ YOU ONLY HAVE A COUPLE OF DAYS!! Contest ends on Nov. 30th ~ Go here: 2012 Story Contest - ends FRI, NOV 30th
AND ... AND .... if you buy the PRINT copy BEFORE Dec. 15th, there are some cool bonuses in store for you. Check that out here: Print copy bonuses - ends Dec. 15, 2012
One more thing - If you want to enter to get a free e-book copy of the book - just comment on this blog AND become a follower to this blog (if you aren't already). Then, on Monday, Dec. 3, at 8am random drawing will reveal a lucky winner from among those who qualify. Cheers!!!
7 comments:
Sounds like a book worth having!
Thanks for the review! For those who buy the print copy from Amazon before Dec. 15th, you can also get some bonus freebies. Details here:
http://www.checkinittwice.blogspot.com/p/the-bonuses.html
Great review as always, Stephanie!
Thanks, Karlene - I thought I had all the "bells & whistles" on there ... sigh ... but I went back and edited it there so now the bonuses are part of the blog post!!
I'm always looking for a good Christmas read and one that doesn't take too long since everyone is so busy this time of year. this one sounds like it may just be the ticket!
Excellent review. It sounds like a good book for this time of year, or in the summer when one longs for Christmas time.
Thanks, Stephanie!
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