Poor As I Am

<p>Utterly charming . . . clever and kind. -2025 Utah Book Awards</p><p></p><p>This collection of contemporary Christmas stories includes a novella <em>Poor As I Am</em> and eight short stories.</p><p></p><p>In <strong><em>Poor As I Am</em></strong> (a novella) two grad students meet in a story of five Christmas Eves. Will the money he doesn't have or the money she doesn't want prevent their happiness? Or does love conquer all especially at Christmas?</p><p></p><p><strong>Eight short stories</strong> all have something to do with Christmas and each is heart-warming in its own way. Two eleven-year-old detectives investigate a Christmas mystery. A boy's art leads to big trouble on Christmas. Two childhood friends home from university for the holidays learn each other's secrets. A girl in a reindeer costume craves a Christmas kiss from Santa. An old man visits the last surviving chicken in his coop on Christmas. And more.</p><p></p><p>Winner of a 2024 Bronze Quill Award.</p><p></p><p>A 2025 Utah Book Awards Notable Read.</p>