Nothing for Christmas
I wrote a children's book this year called Nothing for Christmas. I planned on publishing it to make some dollars for charity for Christmas. But, it hit some production snags along the way and didn't get printed in time for Christmas. I made little homemade copies for my family. If all goes as planned and promised, the book will be really ready by next Christmas. It was illustrated by my friend Dean Trippe. The book illustrations will be in color. I hope you enjoy the story.
Merry Christmas, friends.
(P.S. These are all pretty big image files, so it might take a second or two for them to load.)
(P.P.S. If my blog layout looks wonky to you, hit refresh. I changed my design.)
Dean thanks Jason Horn, and his wife Sonrisa.
I thank Amy and Jennifer.
Comments
Heather Anne,
That is fantastic!
Put me on the list for release. I will buy them for my family and friends.
I need a first edition signed as well, for me.
I love it!
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Thank you, Mad William! I hope your family had a happy holiday. :)
Posted by: Mad William | December 24, 2006 02:22 PM
OH. MY. GOSH. Best book ever! Put me down on the list. Guess what I'll be getting Bump for his/her first Christmas! I love that story.
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Thank you, Jenn. (I am just drinking grog out of my pirate mug and watching cartoons.)
Posted by: Jenn (the not-sister) | December 24, 2006 03:48 PM
P.S. Happy, Happy, Merry Christmas (and other Holidays!)!!
Posted by: Jenn (the not-sister) | December 24, 2006 03:49 PM
Heather - Thanks for the best Christmas gift of all. :)
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Thank you, Bob. :)
Posted by: Bob | December 24, 2006 04:00 PM
I found your link through Dean Trippe's livejournal. This story is beautiful! It made me all teary-eyed.
Thank you very much for sharing!!
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Thank you, Adriana! :)
Posted by: Adriana | December 24, 2006 05:03 PM
I want one! Or a bunch. And I want mine signed too. :)
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You got it! (Of course.) :)
Posted by: Aleathea | December 24, 2006 05:50 PM
That was fantastic. And that picture of you is freaking adorable.
Maybe it's that it's Christmas eve that i'm feeling so nice, but no matter, have a wonderful Christmas, Miss Heather.
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Thank you, Heather. :)
Posted by: Heather B. | December 24, 2006 11:52 PM
LOVED it! Merry Christmas! Oh, and I like your new layout, too.
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Thank you, thank you. :)
Posted by: Jennie | December 25, 2006 12:59 PM
That was beautiful- thank you for sharing it. I'll definitely be buying a copy. :) Merry Christmas Heather Anne!
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Thank you, Lindsay! :)
Posted by: Lindsay | December 26, 2006 12:58 AM
Merry Christmas!
I love the book.
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Thank you, Karen! :)
Posted by: karindira | December 26, 2006 01:14 AM
Hey -- I love children, and I love dogs, and I love books!! It's like this book is just for me!!! I'll take 5, please! With signatures, if it's not too much trouble. Where -- and when -- shall I send the check?! Thank you Heather, for such a heart-warming story. And for being such a heart-warming Heather.
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Thank you, Shari, for being so sweet! :)
Posted by: shari | December 26, 2006 12:36 PM
I'm going to read this to by boys, I'll let you know how they like it. Me? I LOVED it.
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Thank you! :)
Posted by: warcrygirl | December 26, 2006 10:27 PM
That's not fair...I am pregnant, hormonal, and now I am soggy-eyed....
Xmas love to you xx
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Clare! Have that baby already! GOSH.
Posted by: Clare | December 27, 2006 01:45 AM
That is so awesome that you wrote such a great children's book...and with a theme, too!
Merry Christmas!:)
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Thanks, Janet. I hope your Christmas was wonderful. :)
Posted by: Janet | December 27, 2006 09:14 AM
holy crap, how did i miss this? this is so frikkin' awesome!
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aw, shucks.
Posted by: kat | December 27, 2006 12:12 PM
wowness! Thats fantastic. I so want a book!!
Totally.
And Merry Christmas belated Heather Anne
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Hi, Sarah! Thank you. I hope you and your family had a super Christmas.
Posted by: sarah | December 27, 2006 03:38 PM
Just beautiful. Got me all teary-eyed. I want copies for my grandkids. You have such talent! And such a beautiful soul.
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Thank you, Twyla! :)
Posted by: twyla | December 27, 2006 03:52 PM
A Christmas story I can really get behind.
I love how everyone always says "it's not about the presents," but then still act like it is. They still go crazy trying to find the "perfect gift", and making sure they didn't leave anyone out. And feel disappointed if they get left out. Wouldn't it be better if we all asked for Nothing for Christmas, and gave all our Somethings away to people who really needed them? Such a wasteful time of year. Thank you for trying to put that right.
Hugs, and Happy New Year to you, Heather Anne!
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Thank you, Talena! I hope you and your family also have a very Happy New Year! :)
Posted by: Talena | December 27, 2006 03:59 PM
What a pleasant surprise. I am very familiar with children's books -- and this story was absolutely terrific. This needs to be published. It is one thing to read it online, but this is something you want to hold in your hands.
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Thank you, Neil. You are too kind. :)
Posted by: Neil | December 27, 2006 06:39 PM
Yay! Yay! Yay!
I really don't know what else to say. YAY.
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And YAY for you, too. Just because. YAY! :)
Posted by: kerri anne | December 28, 2006 05:02 AM