The Suches General Store in Suches, GA, now has A Tree’s Christmas for sale there, which is very cool, because the book was finished at our cabin in Suches. Also, Quigley’s in Dahlonega has it for sale. Their website is www.quigleysbooks.com. And, the Crimson Moon Cafe in Dahlonega is stocking it, too! They are at www.thecrimsonmoon.com. I’m scheduled to have a reading there on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 19, so everyone come!

     As Christmas approaches I am warmed by the memories of childhood anticipation, laughter with my brother and sisters, and family rituals that only occurred on Christmas day. 

     Like all families, it was far too easy to be inundated with stress during the holidays.  The money or lack there of for pricey presents, the stress of family dynamics, and a myriad of other somewhat universal family elements can often make for a taxing time.

     But the memories that ring the most vivid and the most pleasurable were those of post present bliss.  The fleeting moments where my family, sleepy eyed, and still in bath robes and pajamas, sat cross legged on the floor and reveled in each other’s company.

     What I like about A Tree’s Christmas is the memories and feelings that this wondrous book evokes.  I like that it is a complex tale of growth and illustrates the circle of life yet still possesses a childhood simplicity that surpasses the nonsense of the adult world; capturing the true meaning of Christmas: to love and be loved and show appreciation for one another.

     I would like to ask you all, what memories does Christmas evokes for you?  What does Christmas mean to you?  Do you celebrate any other holiday during that time? Did A Tree’s Christmas trigger any memories of experiences you would like to share?

     Share your stories in the comments and our favorite entry will receive a free signed copy of A Tree’s Christmas.

Wow! What a day. Andy and A Tree’s Christmas were interviewed by Steve Goss NPR WABE and the interview ran twice this morning. He was also interviewed by DayTime television host Dave Nemeth in Tampa which also aired today. We expect to hear from Mr. Spielberg or one of his reps any day now.

Dear readers and potential buyers of A Tree’s Christmas.

If you are having trouble with ordering A Tree’s Christmas from USPS from our site, A Tree’s Christmas, please note we are working to resolve this issue.

You can still order A Tree’s Christmas through the other methods available on our site.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while this issue is resolved.

Sincerely,

Michelle Griffith and Andy Bowen

We are finding that many people like A Tree’s Christmas because it is a meaningful gift for kids that can keep on giving year after year. As kids grow up, they can interpret different parts of the book in different ways than they did in earlier years. We are proud to be donating $1 from each online sale to the All Children’s Hospital Foundation (www.allkids.org), Destination ImagiNation (www.destinationimagination.org), The Nature Conservancy (www.nature.org), Arbor Day Foundation (www.arborday.org).

Merry Christmas from the tree and me!