My latest eBook reflects some of the meaning of Advent. Odd, it didn't start out as that, but the more I read it, the more I realized this IS an Advent story.
"The Town Gray Built" tells the story of Mary, a young woman who has been hired to manage a store on an island off the east coast and although she's quite enthusiastic about her new assignment, she finds the task a bit more complicated than just running a store. The town she moves to looks like something out of the Twilight Zone rather than a happy, bustling town. The place seems to be shrouded in a gray fog that envelopes everything - and everyone. Somehow the people of the island feel she can change that for them and Mary wonders what she's gotten herself into. After all, she is simply one person. What can she do?
But Mary perseveres in her new quest and this story reflects the success she hopes for. It's a story of love, redemption and the renewal of Christmas faith. Mary works her magic for the people of the town, called Sunshine, never thinking of herself in the process, but along the way, an unexpected blessing comes her direction and the sunshine is restored to the entire island.
Once again, "The Town Gray Built" has been published by Smashwords.com and is available now. The story is a "short" - too long for a short story but too short for a long novel, so I kept the price at $1.99 to make it affordable for everyone (and all these books can be read on a computer - you don't need an eReader for them!). All my ebooks come with a small price tag, too. Don't forget these: "Seven Doors of Time" @$4.99, "Always Have - Always Will" @$2.99 and "Good Old Uncle Norman" @$2.99. The prices reflect the size of the book. And of course, my fiction series in print at PublishAmerica.com with "Northwoods Forest Mystery", "Death Across the Pond", "The 'Ghost' in Bolton Hall" and "Murder and Pasta Don't Mix." Check the publisher for all their latest special prices, as they change quite often or you can get them through Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble.com and other book retailers. And you can check our web site for more details: http://www.thecookcompanies.com/
In this season of Advent, which we are about to enter, perhaps it's good to reflect on the true meaning of the season. It isn't Christmas, but the prelude TO Christmas. It isn't about giving gifts or spending money, but taking a look back at our year and seeing where we need to improve. This is a penitential season - one of great love, giving of oneself and faith. We live in the hope of a better and brighter new year and that we may benefit from the wisdom of reflection.
