The Magic of Christmas

by Betty Gordon

Five holiday stories of discovery hope and love.
The Phone Call –                            
One day and one minute in the life of Agnes Riley. Chicago winters can be cold and lonely for those in their twilight years. Case in point, ninety-one year old Agnes Riley.
The Magic Apron –
A remarkable granny, a magic apron, and a tiny fairy guide a family to forgiveness, and unite them with love.
Santa’s Clown –
Samantha covers her face with paint, wears a seductive, sequined costume, pokes fun at sadness and creates laughter, but not everyone enjoys her antics. The tale celebrates understanding and acceptance.
Christmas Past, A Forgotten Bride –
A Christmas tradition and a young woman's search for spirits lead to an unbelievable story filled with fear, love lost, and mystical discoveries.
Eternity –
Hurricane devastation, the Gulf of Mexico, a mysterious ship, and a magical meeting between a handsome man and a beautiful woman bring this story to life in unexpected ways.

Kindle Edition

First published October 24, 2010

About the author

Betty Gordon, a native Texan, moved from Dallas to Houston in search of her destiny. After careers as a dance instructor, sculptor, and legal assistant, she followed her dream to write books that would entertain and challenge readers.

Betty graduated from the University of Houston-Downtown with a B.S. in Professional Writing and from U of H-Clear Lake with an M.A. in Literature (Creative Writing), and an M.A. in Visual Arts. She attended law school for a year before leaving for the world of art and writing. She continues her education with on-line writing workshops and conferences.

A supportive husband, three grown sons, and a Maltese who thinks he's another son complete her family.

Publishing credentials: Murder in the Third Person, Deceptive Clarity, The Magic of Christmas (a mini-ebook collection of short stories for all seasons), Valley of Obsessions (Coming Soon), and The Common Thread (co-authored with CC Smith) Release date 2011. Numerous short stories in L&L Dreamspell's anthologies, Dead and Breakfast, A Death in Texas, A Box of Texas Chocolates, and Twisted Tales of Texas Landmarks.

Betty is a member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, Writers' League of Texas, The Final Twist, Houston Writers' Guild, and Bay Area Writers' League.