Holiday Books from Sutton Writers 2023
The holiday season 2023 is here! Please support local authors. Take a look through these books and see what intrigues you!
The Holiday Schoolbus
Curtis Corey’s latest book is absolutely perfect for the holidays! It’s all about a busload of kids who are magically transported to Santa’s toy shop.
Great for any kids in your life!
The Holiday Schoolbus on Amazon
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Heart Stealer
Melody Wiklund’s latest book goes live on December 8th! Please pre-order it to help those rankings grow high!
James’s heart has been stolen. He knows because he got stabbed in the chest and didn’t even bleed. On the plus side, he isn’t dead! On the minus side, whoever has his heart can control him, and until he gets the heart back, he is incapable of feeling love for anyone but the thief. Whoever that may be.
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The Yule Tree
This delightful short story by Samantha brings with it the true meaning of the Yule holiday!
A witch’s Yule evening is upended when a trio of faeries invade her home; one of them near death. Are they in time to save the tiny creature? Using her skills, Jolene must do everything she can to save the faerie on this magical night.
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Beasts of the Blackstone
Robert Silveri provides a fascinating magical realism take on the actual history of the Blackstone Canal. Get a glimpse of what it was like to live in central Massachusetts during those canal days.
Beasts of the Blackstone is set in a time when the Blackstone River was still beautiful and wild, but was being reshaped for the the canal and the mills, and was about to make the ultimate sacrifice for the Industrial Revolution.
Beasts of the Blackstone on Amazon
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The Little House
This delightful children’s story by Jane Nozzolillo tells the true story of a historic building being moved in Grafton! Perfect for any child, and for any person who lives in Massachusetts!
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A Butterfly In My House
Susan Lovejoy creates a delightful children’s book which explores the power of creativity.
A boy and his family are having a lazy day on an overcast afternoon.
A silly butterfly suddenly flies in to their home, turning it into his personal playground.
When he spreads his wings, colors go flying in every direction!
A Butterfly In My House on Amazon
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Steeples
Thomas Hollyday’s most recent book in his Chesapeake Bay mystery series focuses on a war veteran who returns home to find his grandfather’s church has been burnt down. His grandfather died in the fire.
Just what is happening to his sleepy home town?
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Losing the Bubble
Early one September evening, fifteen-year-old Hank goes running through the woods in his small New England town, fearing his best friend Jane is in trouble. When he stumbles down an embankment alongside the path, he finds far more than he was looking for…
Hank has been transported back in time to 1786, a time when tensions ran high in Massachusetts and rebellion, just three years after the end of American Revolution, seems inevitable.
Black Goose
Kevin Saleeba presents a stunning, engaging story about the early days of central Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island. From colonial settlements to Native American uprisings, Kevin weaves the stories together in a way which pulls you in.
The history describes a detailed portrait of the major people that shaped early Southern New England, including Roger Williams, William Blackstone, Samuel Newman, Chief Massasoit, and the great Wampanoag leader, King Philip himself.
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Alphaland
A fun way for kids to learn their letters! Take a trip with the vowels to learn how words are formed.
A great starter book for any child!
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The Long Shot
A powerful saga of Joyce Derenas’ ancestors in the Klondike, searching for gold! Nearly 100 reviews!
Nazaire Poulin wants his old life back, but the sudden death of his spouse and the removal of his children have flipped his world upside down. He leaves for the gold fields of Dawson with a younger brother.
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Honor the Rising Sun
This delightful middle-grade reader is based on a real building in our area. Sheryl Lynn Kimball brings her motley crew of characters to delightful life.
13-year-old Sara Swanson already has a lot on her mind. Overprotective parents who still treat her like she’s five. An alien-obsessed kid brother who constantly eavesdrops on her conversations. A super-sized bus bully named Harold Kingston who is the bane of her existence.
How are these young teens going to get through their challenges?
Honor the Rising Sun on Amazon
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Five Minute Meditation
The ebook is FREE and the paperback is only $3.99! Learning how to meditate even just for five minutes brings a wealth of benefits. Improve sleep, reduce stress, build focus, lift your spirits, and much, much more.
Lisa Shea’s book has over 1,450 ratings on Amazon.
Well worth grabbing a copy, both for yourself and for those you care for!
Five Minute Meditation on Amazon
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Jig Gets Lost
Julia Kneeland weaves a delightful children’s book about a small dog and its adventures in a big city.
How will Jig find its way home?
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Summer of 1840
Set right in the Sutton / Millbury Massachusetts area in 1840, Arthur Martin deftly weaves a tale of a young woman’s hopes and dreams.
“A page-turning romance, steeped in historical facts, the Summer of 1840 evocatively reminds us that our distant past is not so distant at all.”
Based on a real life letter Arthur found while renovating his house.
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Sammy’s Special Hanukkah
Sammy is eagerly looking forward to celebrating Hanukkah with his family, especially his beloved grandfather, who plays a special role in their holiday traditions.
But this year, an unexpected turn of events casts a shadow over their Hanukkah festivities. Sammy’s grandfather breaks his leg and must stay in the hospital.
Sammy’s Special Hanukkah on Amazon
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Winds of Providence
Christine Beauchaine brings us back to 1938 and the devastating hurricane which slammed into Rhode Island.
Over 600 people lost their lives. Thousands of houses were damaged. The storm did what would be over $4 billion worth of damage by today’s standards.
Intertwined with the story of the storm is the story of Lilly and Richard. This troubled young couple needs to lose one another in order to find each other again.
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Heartwings
Heartwings: Love Notes for a Joyous Life provides a clear path for anyone concerned with personal self-development to follow. Sharing a lifetime of comforting knowledge gleaned from living and loving life, the emotionally intelligent author Tasha Halpert leads readers on an introspective journey to a greater sense of realization, joy, and inner peace.
Tasha’s heartfelt essays lift your heart and soothe your spirit. Her poetry feeds your mind and opens your eyes to the beauty around you. Her simple exercises suggest ways to find joy in the midst of difficulties and awaken awareness of the silver lining in any cloudy day.
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Dwell in Possibility
Adult thriller novel set in Worcester, Massachusetts. Kate O’Connell’s a recent graduate of Holy Cross, majoring in journalism. To make ends meet, she’s working at a run-down bar.
She’s soon drawn into a world more challenging than she can possibly imagine.
For adults 18+
Dwell in Possibility on Amazon
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Holiday Wishes
The wintry month of December has been a time of celebration since the earliest days of caves and campfires. As soon as humans could make sense of the phases of the moon and the wheeling of the stars, we treasured the Winter Solstice – the darkest day of the year. Many counted this period as the turning point for the entire cycle.
Our holiday collection includes short stories, poetry, essays, memories, and much more, all celebrating the myriad of ways in which we celebrate this precious time of year. We may use different names and emphasize different symbology, but together we all have the same core foundations – peace, love, and compassion for others.
If I missed any active members of our group, please let me know so I can add their books to this list!
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