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The Gift of Christmas

Edited by Susan Lute

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 personalizes the spirit of Christmas.

Add in a little dog’s snowy adventure, magical 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.

“Metro’s Mountain Cabin” by Susie Slanina
“The Cancer Christmas” by Melissa Yuan
“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

Cover for The Gift of Christmas, An anthology with 12 holiday stories

About Windtree Press

Good people, of like minds and career goals, help each other to grow in their writing craft, to improve discoverability, to keep on top of the changing publishing landscape, and in cooperating to rise together.

Windtree Press is an author publishing cooperative currently with 26 author members and nearly 300 titles published. Formed in 2011 with four members, it was designed to offer a solution for the indie author by providing a place where authors share their knowledge, help each other create better books, and pool resources to take advantage of the economies of scale in purchasing new technologies and seeking new marketing opportunities.

Our books are released in print and ebook, and many authors also have audiobooks available. Some authors also have books in translation.