Is Santa Real?
Talking to kids about Santa50 total reviews
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I love your answer to this girls difficult question and my Grandchildren ask me the same thing and I always say that over the years I have never stopped believing in the spirit of Christmas, I loves your post Terry, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2023
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I love your answer to this girls difficult question and my Grandchildren ask me the same thing and I always say that over the years I have never stopped believing in the spirit of Christmas, I loves your post Terry, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 26-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2023
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Dolly, thank you for the wonderful review. Terry.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this post and the video with us. Yes, readings are not necessarily difficult, but a frightful experience. I am happy to know you survived. I have completely enjoyed the book.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2023
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Thank you for sharing this post and the video with us. Yes, readings are not necessarily difficult, but a frightful experience. I am happy to know you survived. I have completely enjoyed the book.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2023
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Barbara, thank you for reading and very kind words. I appreciate you getting the book! Terry.
Comment from Jamison Brown
Terry, I can see where this would be an uncomfortable situation for you. From my limited perspective, you are not one to emphasize your accomplishments, even though you have every reason to.
This is another exceptional and insightful story, shedding even more light on the real-world life of a published author. Thank you for sharing. - Jamison
P.S. The book (which I own) is great and was awarded a six-star review from my 4-year-old granddaughter.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2023
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Terry, I can see where this would be an uncomfortable situation for you. From my limited perspective, you are not one to emphasize your accomplishments, even though you have every reason to.
This is another exceptional and insightful story, shedding even more light on the real-world life of a published author. Thank you for sharing. - Jamison
P.S. The book (which I own) is great and was awarded a six-star review from my 4-year-old granddaughter.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2023
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LOL, I love your grandaughter's review! Oh and Jamison, I really like yours, too. Thank you for both for the six stars! I hope you all have a great December. Terry.
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Wishing you a great holiday season as well. - Jamison
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
I am very happy for you that you are published, but I am astonished that this did not come out by July. In publishing, it has always been the standard that seasonal works come out six months before the date. This is to allow placement in stores, to give interviews and readings so the stores will be packed before the date, a second printing can be done if necessary.
Good Luck with your book. Karen
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2023
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I am very happy for you that you are published, but I am astonished that this did not come out by July. In publishing, it has always been the standard that seasonal works come out six months before the date. This is to allow placement in stores, to give interviews and readings so the stores will be packed before the date, a second printing can be done if necessary.
Good Luck with your book. Karen
Comment Written 26-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2023
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Karen, thanks for reading. There was no time to do it this year. Terry.
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Gook luck anyway, Karen
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Thank you.
Comment from Jim Wile
I loved this story about your experience writing and promoting your book, Terry, especially your appearance at the library. I think you gave that little girl the perfect answer to her question, which was essentially, "Listen to the story, and then you decide."
Great video too on how the story came into being. You are too modest to provide a link, so I looked it up anyway on Amazon, and there it was! I purchased the paperback version, and I'm looking forward to reading it. - Jim
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2023
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I loved this story about your experience writing and promoting your book, Terry, especially your appearance at the library. I think you gave that little girl the perfect answer to her question, which was essentially, "Listen to the story, and then you decide."
Great video too on how the story came into being. You are too modest to provide a link, so I looked it up anyway on Amazon, and there it was! I purchased the paperback version, and I'm looking forward to reading it. - Jim
Comment Written 26-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2023
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Jim, thank you for the sterling review and the six stars. I appreciate you getting the book and I hope you enjoy it. Terry.
Comment from royowen
Ever since I was 7 years old on a nigh when I actually.stayed awake till the early hours of the Christmas morning, trying to ambush Santa when he entered my bedroom, We were still living in Liverpool, England at the time, then, about 1:00am my father entered my bedroom with a sack of presents Christmas was shattered fo me, ever since then I've hated the fat, red suited man, I even told my kids he didn't exist, and that Christmas was a ruse by the then 3rd century emperor Constantine to replace a pagan festival, as he did also with Easter, my kids weren't wounded by that, we covered them with enough love to not even dent their childlike imaginations. I think it's an extremely unhealthy belief, kids still get toys, good or bad anyway, and if poor, probably get nil, no accountability involved I'm afraid. I came to Christ after a wonderful encounter with the Lord, at the tender age of 41, as a drunken, gambling smoker, I stopped drugging immediately. Even fellow Christians think I'm a Grinch, heh heh, but good luck, you'll need it, blessings Roy
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Ever since I was 7 years old on a nigh when I actually.stayed awake till the early hours of the Christmas morning, trying to ambush Santa when he entered my bedroom, We were still living in Liverpool, England at the time, then, about 1:00am my father entered my bedroom with a sack of presents Christmas was shattered fo me, ever since then I've hated the fat, red suited man, I even told my kids he didn't exist, and that Christmas was a ruse by the then 3rd century emperor Constantine to replace a pagan festival, as he did also with Easter, my kids weren't wounded by that, we covered them with enough love to not even dent their childlike imaginations. I think it's an extremely unhealthy belief, kids still get toys, good or bad anyway, and if poor, probably get nil, no accountability involved I'm afraid. I came to Christ after a wonderful encounter with the Lord, at the tender age of 41, as a drunken, gambling smoker, I stopped drugging immediately. Even fellow Christians think I'm a Grinch, heh heh, but good luck, you'll need it, blessings Roy
Comment Written 26-Nov-2023
Comment from eliz100
I love this. I am glad for you, writing, getting published, and doing a reading. That is no easy task. I want to read your book. I do not see any need for improvement in this article. Have a blessed.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2023
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I love this. I am glad for you, writing, getting published, and doing a reading. That is no easy task. I want to read your book. I do not see any need for improvement in this article. Have a blessed.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2023
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Thank you very much for your review and your interest in the Santa book. Terry.
Comment from Barry Penfold
Well done. Loved this little story and smiled through the whole lot. Seems as though you know Santa well and you handled that trouble maker Diane like a true professional. All the best with the book. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2023
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Well done. Loved this little story and smiled through the whole lot. Seems as though you know Santa well and you handled that trouble maker Diane like a true professional. All the best with the book. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2023
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Barry, thank you very much for your kind review. Terry.
Comment from nancy_e_davis
Very good Terry, There is always a little trouble maker in a crowd of children and that is because some smartellic know it all's tell the young ones there is no Santa Claus. The little ones don't want to hear those words. They need the reality of Santa re-confirmed. Good save! Nancy:)
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2023
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Very good Terry, There is always a little trouble maker in a crowd of children and that is because some smartellic know it all's tell the young ones there is no Santa Claus. The little ones don't want to hear those words. They need the reality of Santa re-confirmed. Good save! Nancy:)
Comment Written 26-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2023
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LOL, Nancy, thank you for your outstanding, insightful review! And the six stars! Terry.
Comment from GWHARGIS
I think you handled it beautifully. When my oldest was about eight he asked me about Santa. I let him pick a name off our church angel tree. We set a budget, bought a pair of pants, two shirts, socks, underwear and then I let him pick out two toys and a book. We wrapped them up, took them to church for the Angel party. I told him to watch as the little boy opened what we gave him. It was all anonymous, no identifying names other than the recipient name. That little boy was over the moon. Even excited about the socks and underwear. I took my son out into the hall and told him. "Do you think Santa always wears a red suit? He shook his head yes. I told him to look down at his own clothes. Santa isn't just a person. Santa is a person who gives to others, sometimes he won't even get a thank you. But to that little boy, Santa is very real. You are Santa.
Your book was wonderful, Terry. As they say, Kids say the darndest things.
Gretchen
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2023
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I think you handled it beautifully. When my oldest was about eight he asked me about Santa. I let him pick a name off our church angel tree. We set a budget, bought a pair of pants, two shirts, socks, underwear and then I let him pick out two toys and a book. We wrapped them up, took them to church for the Angel party. I told him to watch as the little boy opened what we gave him. It was all anonymous, no identifying names other than the recipient name. That little boy was over the moon. Even excited about the socks and underwear. I took my son out into the hall and told him. "Do you think Santa always wears a red suit? He shook his head yes. I told him to look down at his own clothes. Santa isn't just a person. Santa is a person who gives to others, sometimes he won't even get a thank you. But to that little boy, Santa is very real. You are Santa.
Your book was wonderful, Terry. As they say, Kids say the darndest things.
Gretchen
Comment Written 26-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2023
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Gretchen, that is a great story! Your are right, Santa Claus means to give lovingly and freely. That was a great lesson you taught. Thank you for the six stars! Terry.