Keeping Christmas

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For the first time since their children were born, empty nesters Judith and Stan Winters spent Thanksgiving without the kids and grandkids. It’s looking like Christmas will be the same. Judith can’t bring herself to even start decorating for the holiday; her children always hung the first ornaments on the tree, ornaments they’d made each year when they were kids. Stan had nicknamed them the “ugly ornaments” but Judith adored them. Now she can barely look at them. Can this box of ugly ornaments be the key to saving their family Christmas this year?

Author’s Note About Changes to 2nd Edition

There are 2 primary reasons for this new edition of Keeping Christmas. Both are related to the fact that I was able to get the book rights back from its original publisher. The first reason then, is that contractual obligations mandated the creation of a new edition with a new cover design. The second reason is even more important to me. As of this moment, I have 20 published novels in circulation. The first edition of Keeping Christmas (released in September 2015), was number 13. It was perhaps my only novel, certainly my only Christmas novel, where I had real concerns about certain parts of the story after it was submitted to and accepted by my publisher. Since its release, the book has received mostly favorable reader reviews (4.2 out of 5 Star-Average on Amazon). But it’s also received more negative reviews than any of my other books (even from readers who love those other books). The thing is, I agreed with most of the concerns raised in these negative reviews but, at the time, couldn’t do anything to fix it. I determined if I ever got the rights back to Keeping Christmas, I would do a significant rewrite. And now, here it is. The main storyline, setting and most of the characters in Keeping Christmas remain the same, but this 2nd Edition includes many significant changes. It IS NOW the Christmas story I always wanted it to be.

Dan

Endorsements and Reviews

I have not had the pleasure of reading any stories written by Dan Walsh before but have to say I couldn’t have been more impressed with this man’s ability to create such a touching tale. Keeping Christmas is definitely one of those poignant and beautiful stories that will last forever…I am extremely touched by this real ‘tear-jerker’ and hope to read more from this astounding author.”

— FreshFiction.com

For fans of Nicholas Sparks or Richard Paul Evans, this is a story about lasting romance and putting the love of your life at the top of your Christmas list.”

— Heroes & Heartbreakers.com

Walsh’s latest is just in time for the holiday season. And if you are an empty nester, this is definitely one you should check out (although it will be enjoyable for others, too)…A number of heart-tugging scenes combine to make this an enjoyable quick read.”

— RT Book Reviews Magazine (4 Stars)

Walsh is a talented writer. Centered on a tough topic, his novel will appeal to empty-nesters dealing with the same pain Judith endures. Fans of Tricia Goyer, Eva Marie Everson and Harry Kraus will be drawn to this title.”

— Library Journal

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