The Gift of Christmas at Jacobsen's Books

HILLSBORO, Ore. - Nov. 19, 2014 - PRLog -- Jacobsen’s Books hosts several Windtree press authors on Saturday November 28^th from 2-3pm.   Join us to celebrate the release of their newest Anthology, The Gift of Christmas.

A former Marine, desperate for employment, takes a temp job that leads to a life-changing decision on Christmas Eve. A family locket with magical powers saves the life of its wearer during the holidays.  A doctor’s nonfiction reflection of her father’s cancer diagnosis reveals the spirit of Christmas.

Add in a little dog’s snowy adventure, magic realism, and a touch of mistletoe, and readers will delight in these 12 diverse and heartfelt stories exploring the love, messiness and miracles of Christmas.

Stories in the anthology include:

“Metro’s Mountain Cabin” by Susie Slanina (Children’s Story)
“The Cancer Christmas” by Melissa Yuan (Non-fiction)
“Christmas Miracles” by Pamela Cowan
“The Nest” by Courtney Pierce
“Isabella’s Christmas Box” by Paty Jager
“The Mermaids Treasure” by Anna Brentwood
“Don’t Forget the Mistletoe” by Christy Carlyle
“First Love” by Judith Ashley
“Christmas with You” by Jane Killick
“Career Conundrum Christmas” by Jamie Brazil
“The Hogmanay Stranger” by Maggie Jaimeson
“A Marine’s Christmas Proposal” by Susan Lute

These authors will be available at the signing, they offer something for everyone:

Maggie Jaimeson/Maggie Faire - Romance and YA
Courtney Pierce- Novels
Susie Slanina- Middle readers
Pamela Cowan- Thrillers/ Fantasy

About Jacobsen’s Books & More

Located in the heart of quaint and cozy historic downtown Hillsboro, Oregon, Jacobsen's Books is a family-friendly haven for readers and writers alike. Jacobsen’s strives to create a community of readers, hosting programs such as book launches, kids' book parties, The Last Friday Bards & Brews Author Readings, a children's play area, special order services, author signings, literacy drives, and more!

To learn more please contact:

Tina Jacobsen

Jacobsen’s Books & More

211 E Main St

Hillsboro, OR 97123

(503) 681-8243

e-mail: tina@jacobsensbooks.com