Book signings featuring local authors can be a fun way to meet new friends and find some unique reading material, including great gift ideas! On Saturday, November 23, Fig Tree Books & More, a Christian bookstore located at 2800 W. 76 Country Blvd. in the Grand Village, hosted two local authors on hand to sign their Christmas-themed books.
Mark Haslett, “Ozark Mark,” is the author of “Letters from St. Nicholas,” which he describes as a blend of true-life experiences and creative fiction. This story follows a pastor named Nicholas as his life spirals out of control. He finally realizes his need to surrender completely to God, and gets a job as a church janitor where he meets an angel sent from God with an invitation to join the St. Nicholas Society, a group doing anonymous good deeds. As one reviewer put it, Ozark Mark flips the traditional Santa theme to focus on the real reason for Christmas.
Joining Ozark Mark on Saturday was Dawn Trueblood, local author of “Bethlehem Star.” In this children’s story, a star is full of hopes and dreams about where he would like to shine, but finds himself in a quiet place he would never have thought of. This unusual take on the story of the Christmas star reminds children that God’s plans for us can be even better than what we could ever dream for ourselves.
Both of these books, with reviews and additional information, can be found at major online retailers.
Ozark Mark also invites readers to a book signing on Saturday, December 14, at The Copper Coin, 106 S. Commercial St. in downtown Branson. He will be joined at this event by Susan Abar, original owner and founder of The Copper Coin, who has written her story of the healing miracle she received during a cancer diagnosis and treatment in 2003. She now shares, through her writing and with live audiences, about God’s faithfulness and the lessons she learned through two pennies, a rainbow and a woman named Mercy.
Mark your calendar for this opportunity to be encouraged in your faith and perhaps find a wonderful gift idea for someone else who needs encouragement.
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