A Tree for Dad: A Short Story

by Laurie Boris

It's been four years since Margie's father died, and she thinks she's ready to face Christmas with all its glitter and sparkle and fake good cheer. She's got the perfect celebration planned, until her twin brother says he won't be coming home, and her mother insists on keeping it simple. She's ready to call it all off, when she runs into an old boyfriend at the Christmas tree lot who could use a little help himself.

25 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 16, 2017

About the author

Laurie Boris is a freelance writer and copyeditor. At one time, she was a magician’s assistant, although she was very bad at it. She has been writing fiction for thirty years and is the award-winning author of Boychik, The Joke’s on Me, Drawing Breath, Sliding Past Vertical, The Call: A Baseball Novel, The Kitchen Brigade, and The Trager Family Secrets series. When not hanging out with the universe of imaginary people in her head, she enjoys baseball, reading, and avoiding housework. You can learn more about Laurie and her work at http://laurieboris.com.

Reviews

[Garth Mailman]

This is a Christmas Short to warm the hearts of all who have suffered loss or are alone at Christmas. In keeping with the birth this festival celebrates joy is to be found in the things we share and do with and for others.