Trading Christmas - Debbie Macomber [0]
Dear Friends,
I wrote a story called When Christmas Comes back in 2004—and laughed all the way through the manuscript. To my mind, it was the perfect Christmas movie. Lots of action, delightful characters (if I do say so myself!) and plenty of good-natured humor. There’s Santa, the dwarfs, a runaway lobster and…
Well, guess what? Hallmark Channel agreed that this romantic comedy was a natural for a Christmas movie, so they approached me with the idea of turning it into one, to be broadcast in late November or early December of this year. They wanted a different title, though, and in the end decided to use the shout line from the original back cover copy. Trading Christmas. It’s a perfect title.
Yes, Trading Christmas is really When Christmas Comes—with one additional bonus. It will come to life via your television screen. (There’s actually a second bonus included in this volume; it’s another Christmas story—first published in 1991—called The Forgetful Bride.)
Years ago I saw a cartoon that showed a goat chewing away on a movie reel. He looks up at the viewer and says he liked the book better. In this instance, you’ll have to be the judge. The book or the movie? Hopefully both will keep you richly entertained.
Happy holidays, everyone. I hope you laugh and sigh and think this was the best Christmas book and movie you ever enjoyed. P.S. You can reach me at P.O. Box 1458, Port Orchard, WA 98366, or through my website, www.DebbieMacomber.com.
P.S. You can reach me at P.O. Box 1458, Port Orchard, WA 98366, or through my website, www.DebbieMacomber.com.
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The Manning Brides
The Manning Grooms
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VOLUME 2(Caroline’s Child and Dr. Texas)
VOLUME 3(Nell’s Cowboy and Lone Star Baby)
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VOLUME 2(Daddy’s Little Helper and Because of the Baby)
VOLUME 3 (Falling for Him, Ending in Marriage and Midnight Sons and Daughters)
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DEBBIE MACOMBER
TRADING CHRISTMAS
Praise for Debbie Macomber’s Christmas stories
“Macomber once again demonstrates her impressive skills with characterization and her flair for humor.”
—RT Book Reviews on When Christmas Comes
“Don’t wait until Christmas to read Debbie Macomber’s