Grant Beaudoin should be thrilled to escape Minneapolis at Christmastime and grateful to lounge on a Hawaiian beach. Instead he is mired in self-pity and drowning in too much tequila. His twin is marrying the perfect man, while Grant is stuck in middle management with no love life in sight. A walk into the rain forest leads to a meeting with a doomed man who has a story about a holiday that predates Christmas. Grant comes to realize that difficult endings can lead to new beginnings—and perhaps a brighter future.Buy links: Dreamspinner Press | Amazon
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Kim Fielding 2016
Advent Calendar
Dreamspinner Press
Genres Holiday, Fantasy: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy: Mythology
33 pages
Cat gives this one 4 meows...
Grant is glad to be out of Minnesota and his humdrum life at his Brother's wedding in Hawaii. He is somewhat jealous and wishes for a love of his own. A mysterious waiter offers him a magical drink that leads him on a path in the tropical forrest. Will he find his true love in a myth?
This was a unique story beautifully written. There is some interesting mythology mixed with fantasy. I love Kim Fielding and how she makes such interesting unusual stories that are sad yet happy too. This is a perfect blend of reality and fantasy and romance mixed with a touch of holiday spirit.
Kim Fielding lives in California and travels as often as she can manage. A professor by day, at night she rushes into a phonebooth to change into her author costume (which involves comfy clothes instead of Spandex and is, sadly, lacking a cape). Her superpowers include the ability to write nearly anywhere, often while simultaneously doling out homework assistance to her children. Her favorite word to describe herself is "eclectic" and she finally got that third tattoo.
All royalties from her novels Stasis, Flux and Equipoise are donated to Doctors Without Borders.
Website: http://kfieldingwrites.com
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Thanks for the review. I enjoy Kim Fielding's writing and this sounds like a story I would like.
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Thanks for the review. I don't think there's a Kim Fielding story that I haven't liked. This one sounds great as well.
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Thank you for the review. I've added it to my wishlist.
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