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Tag: Love
“Santa Cruise” – Full Story
Addison was the author of a highly successful travel blog while living in Atlanta, but every Christmas she returned to her native Chicago to endure a stress-filled holiday with her family. This year, circumstances bring her even further north, to Celebration, Wisconsin and the Santa Cruise. This is my attempt at writing in the genre of Hallmark Christmas stories.
“Santa Cruise – Part 2”
Addison attended her grandmother's funeral in Celebration, Wisconsin and learned she was the new owner of The Santa Cruise. Now she has to navigate between it and Brett in this Hallmark Christmas style story.
“Santa Cruise – Part 1”
Are you ready for Part 1 of a Hallmark Christmas style story? Hopefully Addison is, as she travels to Celebration, Wisconsin for the first time in years.
“I Wish I Had A Tail To Wag”
Give a dog a treat or a toy or pet him and he is happy. He'll show you with a simple act - a wag of his tail. I'm not a dog, and the things that make me happy are different, but I wish I had a tail to wag, too.
“The Courtship of Fred the Taxi Cab”
When you are a writer, it is humbling to look back on early efforts, especially as early as the 8th grade. I consider myself humbled now.
“Matted Carpet”
Willie would do anything for a customer. Sandra was a women in desperate need of advice. They combine to produce “Matted Carpet.”
“I’ve Ridden the River All By Myself”
This mashup of two songs works - but you can be the judge
“Saltwater City” Full Story
Kimme is asked by her father to accompany him to his 50th high school reunion. After the divorce of her parents when she was young, she has held resentment in her heart against him. Should she go with him now to give him the help she knows he needs? Are some wounds too deep to be healed?
“Flower and Water”
A young girl learns that nurtured love is a beautiful gift, but sometimes flowers die.








