Anne B. Walsh's Storefront

Thanks for dropping by my storefront today!

Why should you buy How to Save Christmas in Just Six Weeks (Some Appliances Required)?

It's fun, for one thing. It takes a semi-irreverent tone with the idea of the North Pole as the home of Santa and his elves. It has a sweet love story, and it might even be inspiring.

But the most important reason to buy this book is in the Afterword.

Most of the characters in this book are based on a friend of mine and her family. For their privacy, I changed their names, all but one.

Nate, the main character's twelve-year-old brother-in-law, has the same name he has in real life. I did this because the real Nate has invasive brain cancer, and is currently undergoing chemotherapy at Hasbro Children's Hospital in Providence, RI.

This story was inspired by him and by his family, who are supporting him through this horrible time in his life. For that reason, all money raised through its sale goes to his family, to help defray the cost of his treatment.

To one of the most amazing families I've ever met: Merry Christmas.