What Do YOU Want For Christmas?

by Adele Woodyard
That time already? We haven’t even voted yet. Or bought the food for our Thanksgiving dinner. True. But what else could I think of when a historic attraction from the little Florida town of Christmas just ordered some of my books? And since I spent Saturday at the Reading Festival in St. Pete, I can’t help but think the written word makes a welcome gift. So here’s what I can offer for you, your friends and family who prefer certain genres.
Mystery
Know one who goes for mysteries? Who enjoys trying to figure out who did the dirty deed? Who would relish the conflict between a feisty female reporter and a Tampa Police Dept. homicide detective? If so, FINAL PAYMENT is the book for them.
List: $12.50 (print); $9.50 Nook (Available in Nov.).
Short Stories
If they prefer to read books in small doses, why not a collection of short stories? THE SHELL and the STARFISH and other stories has fourteen tales, each one different from the next. It may be told by a man, or a woman, or both; young, old or middle-aged. It may be about love, marriage, crime, divorce, age, or really out of this world.
List: $7.99; $5.95 Nook
Travel
Have snowbird friends or family? If they’re planning to visit Florida—and like to save money (who doesn’t?) than FLORIDA “Freebies” and “Cheapies” 250 Daytrips for Little or No Money is a good gift for them. $10 is the top ticket price on these pages (tax not included) and they may well be surprised at how much they can see and enjoy, indoors or out, from the Panhandle to Key West, for so little or no money. (donations welcome, of course).
List: $9.95 (print only)
All are 6×9” paperback; print copies available at Amazon.com, and the following Tampa Bay bookstores or gift shops. Elsewhere in Florida, maybe one near you. Just ask. Or call me at 727-942-6992. E-books at B&N bookstore.
Tarpon Springs: Back in the Day Books, 727-937-5030; Miracles of the Sea, 727-938-3347
Dunedin: Enchanted Branch Gift Gallery, 727-736-5825
Largo: London Pride, 727-517-3550
St. Pete: Books at Park Place, 727-388-9093
Orlando: The Book Rack, 407-855-4077
Direct order: (no credit cards; checks only):
Adele Woodyard Palm Print Press P.O. Box 1743, Tarpon Springs, FL 34688