Christmas Stories

Kathy's big brother Robert surprises her with an early Christmas gift she will never forget. A family uses the magic of memories to make it snow. Liam secretly distributes mail that has an amazing effect, Freddie discovers amazing treasure in his Christmas tree and a postman is puzzled by an extraordinary sight when he passes Julius' house in the morning. These poignant and touching stories capture the essence of our endeavors to rouse the spirit of Christmas. They carry simple but often forgotten messages, appropriate for uncertain times in which we need to rediscover the less tangible things in life that bring us joy and satisfaction. The characters experience ways to ward off despair and discover what makes their lives worthwhile. Their encouraging stories illustrate ways of coping with the human condition and offer a memorable reading experience.

Patricia Koelle was born in Huntsville, Alabama in 1964, grew up in a bilingual family on both sides of the Atlantic and now lives in Berlin with her husband. She has published a novel and several collections of short stories in German and is currently working on a novella and her second novel. Also available as an English e-book is "A Dream's Nest", a colorful story for children and adults about how childhood dreams can be kept safe or rediscovered.