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Mistletoe Magic
MISTLETOE MAGIC AND OTHER HOLIDAY TALES is about the wonder and excitement of the holiday season, as shown through the experiences of the characters in these eight stories.
Stories
Lucinda and the Christmas List - A young woman needs a dose of elf-magic to regain her Christmas spirit. (Originally published in Peripheral Visions and Other Stories )
The Snow Globe - An elderly woman, through a gift from her late husband, finds a way to fill her empty house and life. (Originally published in The Saturday Evening Post )
The Little Red Sock - Despite past disappointments, a little boy still believes that Santa will come.
Twelve Days Before Christmas - A harried mother of three learns that, despite a series of mishaps, the season is always better when shared with family. (Originally published in Bethlehem Writers Roundtable )
Christmas Present - A middle-aged woman is reminded that the best Christmas presents are those we give to others.
Charley Catches the Christmas Spirit - A seemingly straightforward case of credit card fraud leads to a surprising and heartwarming conclusion for the thief, the victim, and the team from Adams Investigation Service.
Holiday Reunion - A young woman realizes that even unexpected (and somewhat irritating) houseguests can make the holiday special.
Mistletoe Magic - The characters in these four interlinked vignettes find that a simple mistletoe decoration can lead to an outcome that is more than what was expected or hoped for.
Stories
Lucinda and the Christmas List - A young woman needs a dose of elf-magic to regain her Christmas spirit. (Originally published in Peripheral Visions and Other Stories )
The Snow Globe - An elderly woman, through a gift from her late husband, finds a way to fill her empty house and life. (Originally published in The Saturday Evening Post )
The Little Red Sock - Despite past disappointments, a little boy still believes that Santa will come.
Twelve Days Before Christmas - A harried mother of three learns that, despite a series of mishaps, the season is always better when shared with family. (Originally published in Bethlehem Writers Roundtable )
Christmas Present - A middle-aged woman is reminded that the best Christmas presents are those we give to others.
Charley Catches the Christmas Spirit - A seemingly straightforward case of credit card fraud leads to a surprising and heartwarming conclusion for the thief, the victim, and the team from Adams Investigation Service.
Holiday Reunion - A young woman realizes that even unexpected (and somewhat irritating) houseguests can make the holiday special.
Mistletoe Magic - The characters in these four interlinked vignettes find that a simple mistletoe decoration can lead to an outcome that is more than what was expected or hoped for.
168 pages, Paperback
Published December 1, 2023
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Nancy Christie
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A little (or maybe more than a little!) about me...
My love affair with writing started in my childhood. Books carried me into worlds I never knew existed, and, once I learned how to write, my imagination kept me there. With paper and pen, I could bring people to life who never before existed. With 26 letters, I could create a universe of my own.
As an adult, writing is my way of making a connection with the rest of the world. Fiction, non-fiction, essays and books—they are all the tools with which I shape the land and make my home.
While I make my living as a freelance writer and am the author of three non-fiction books: the inspirational book, THE GIFTS OF CHANGE (Beyond Words Publishing/Atria), and two books for writers: RUT-BUSTING BOOK FOR WRITERS and RUT-BUSTING BOOK FOR AUTHORS (both through BookBaby), my greatest passion is for fiction.
I’m the award-winning author of three Midlife Moxie novels: REINVENTING RITA , FINDING FRAN , and MOVING MAGGIE , the first three in the series (all published by BookBaby). TRANSFORMING TESSA , is coming May 2026.
My four short story collections include THE LANGUAGE OF LOVE , MISTLETOE MAGIC AND OTHER HOLIDAY TALES , TRAVELING LEFT OF CENTER AND OTHER STORIES and PERIPHERAL VISIONS AND OTHER STORIES , all published by Unsolicited Press.
My short stories have also been accepted by publications such as The Saturday Evening Post, Talking River, Bethlehem Writers Roundtable, St. Anthony Messenger, Wild Violet, EWR: Short Stories, Hypertext, Full of Crow, Fiction365, Red Fez, and The Chaffin Journal, with several earning contest placement.
My books and stories have received awards and contest placements, including the following:
MOVING MAGGIE—2026 Literary Titan Gold Book Award winner; 2025 Firebird Book Awards Competition in the Summer Beach Read and Women’s Fiction categories!
REINVENTING RITA—2023 International Firebird Book Award winner; Bronze award winner in the 2023 Royal Palm Literary Awards (RPLA) competition; semi-finalist in the 2023 Kindle Book Awards
RUT-BUSTING BOOK FOR AUTHORS—Finalist in the 2019 American Book Fest competition
RUT-BUSTING BOOK FOR WRITERS—A 2018 Notable Indie by Shelf Unbound; Finalist in the 2018 American Book Fest competition
PERIPHERAL VISIONS AND OTHER STORIES—Bronze award winner in the 2020 Foreword INDIES competition; finalist in The Eric Hof
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January 12, 2024
This collection of short Christmas stories is wonderful! Each story is unique and touched my heart. It's clear the author has a true sense of what Christmas is all about.
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