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If you’re anything like me, buying Christmas presents is almost always a last-minute affair. So many things get in the way of going shopping for presents; work, family matters, domestic chores, festive food shopping, sending Christmas greetings cards, the list goes on and on.
Then we have to remember what we bought for Aunty May last year. Was it a bottle of sherry, a pot puri or a basket of fresh fruit? And what about granddad? Was it a shaving kit? For Dad, perhaps it was a tie and socks, again! What can we buy for them this year? Well, here are three great ideas they will be sure to appreciate and remember for the whole year ahead.
A subscription to The Human Connection. At a cost as low as $3 a month, just one Starbucks Latte a month, it’s a steal! And yet that subscription will last a lot longer than a coffee. For the whole year, they will receive a regular feed of great stories by email. Even more, they will be able to enjoy free access to two other sites, one on cars, the other on yachts. Better still, they will get a frequent supply of free ebooks the whole year through.
A beautifully produced album or two of great original songs by W. P. O’Neill on Bandcamp. The two highly praised albums feature people like Bon Jovi Producer Lance Quinn, on guitar, Rachael and Keith Swan on vocals and percussion and Guy Forrester on all manner of instruments and sound production. At just $5 for each album, they are a snip. Just click on the link below to see what is on offer.
A book from a great collection of 28 on Amazon by Ryan O’Bryan.
The collection includes novellas, two volumes of short stories, two volumes of poetry, four books on how to write and publish your own book, and several autobiographies. There is even an educational and entertaining otherworldly book that is ideal for the younger reader, The Supernatural Adventures of Katie.’
‘The Supernatural Adventures of Katie is a four-part story about a writer called Katie, a young lady whose real-life routines and dreams become inextricably intermingled with her creative writings. In the first part, one of the principal characters of a fairy tale Katie is writing comes to life and knocks on her door. In the second part, Katie unexpectedly comes face to face with some ghosts from the past and the present at an old school house. In the third part, Katie unwittingly takes a bicycle that is not hers and discovers that it has a mind of its own as she discovers a very strange, supernatural world in her local woods. In the fourth part, Katie falls asleep and goes off on a trip into outer space where she meets the visionary entrepreneur and space explorer Sir Elton Dusk. Three of the stories contain her ever-present, adventurous old Aunty Alice, the homely Mrs Bunburry and a mysterious white dove. The complete tale is short, but it is full of the workings of a colourful imagination and equally colourful imagery.’
Some of the adult books are a tad expensive in paperback format, but there are a few, like The Island, for sale for as little as $3.99!
‘The island appears to be some sort of tropical paradise to a young lad out to explore the world. However, it soon transpires that all is not well in this heavenly place. A shady character from the past called Bitter Almonds and the ghost of one of his victims seek to prey on the lad Steve, one of them with good intentions, the other not. In this action-packed, mysterious thriller, things very far from the ordinary occur which puts the lives of almost everybody Steve comes into contact with at risk. Who will win out in the end in this good versus evil tale is anybody's guess.’
In Pursuit Of The American Dream is a highly entertaining thriller for sale as an ebook for only $5.99!
‘A tale about a powerful, reclusive billionaire who has to deal with attacks on his private and business life. The man is at the pinnacle of the American Dream realized. His enemies want a piece of the action, his private island in the Caribbean, and his latest, secret pharmaceutical invention which has the potential to help his high-ranking friends rule the world. Those enemies include powerful political heads of state and an organized international criminal group who will stop at nothing to get what they want. It is an exciting, thrilling story of mystery, intrigue, and highly dramatic action. At the same time, the narrative explores the history and meaning of the American Dream. Ultimately, There can only be one winner, and world peace depends on it being the right one.’
To see more simply click on the link below.
As you can see, there are some great deals to be had for not a lot of dollars. And don’t forget, we are not talking about pieces of mass-produced plastic. The stories, albums and books have all been artistically created for your edification and entertainment. And they are easily attainable online with one or two clicks of a mouse, even right up to Christmas Eve.
Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year everybody and thank you so much for your kind attention.
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