What if….what if Santa really did give out coal?  Or worse…what if he took things away?

I remember one Christmas, back in my rebellious teenage years, when my parents, furious at me, took my presents away for a day after Christmas, just to teach me to be grateful.  True Story.  I deserved it, I promise.  They had the guts to teach me about gratitude and it sunk in.

I’m extremely grateful for the many, many gifts God has blessed me with over the years, especially the MBT Voices, and those who read this blog and my novels. I’m also very blessed to help aspiring novelists develop their stories as a writing coach.  Often, I will endorse these books when they are published.  Sometimes I even review them on my blog.

And sometimes, a book is just so cute, I have to stand up and say, GET THIS BOOK. 

About two weeks ago a client came to me with this fabulous manuscript about Santa’s brother, who lives in the South Pole and drives Penguins (instead of Reindeer…hilarious!) and who, instead of delivering Christmas gifts, takes them away.

For very good reasons, I assure you. 

The best part is this elf, named Marmel, who is the center of the story.  See, Marmel is in charge of giving out coal, and he’s finally found a family who deserves it, if only Santa would stick to the plan! But maybe it’s not the family who deserves the coal….

I was priviledged to work with the author, Dennis, giving him some input, and he produced a laugh-out-loud, delightful tale that is a perfect Christmas weekend read.  Light-hearted, easy to consume…and, it’s only 99 cents in the Kindle Store! 

It’s my Christmas recommendation this season – I hope you have a fabulous Christmas weekend, and may the Reverse Santa Claus never visit your home. 🙂 

With love and gratefulness for your support and friendship,

Susie May