Ella’s Letter to Santa follows a little girl who writes a letter to Santa asking for a baby sister and is disappointed at first to learn she is getting a baby brother instead. What was the inspiration for your story?

Ella’s Letter To Santa is based on a true story.  My daughter, at the time, had 4 brothers and wanted a sister more than anything.  She wrote a letter to Santa asking for a baby sister and it turned out that I was due on Christmas Day, but not with the sister she was hoping for.  Her transformation over the course of her journey inspired me to write her story, with some added flair here and there, of course.  She was extremely frustrated and truly did not understand why this happened to her.  Once the baby was born, it was a magical awakening in her to a place of joy, love and understanding; that he was exactly who he was meant to be and where he was meant to be.  She was immediately in love; he was just perfect.  The bond between them has only grown stronger and it has been a joy to watch their love and adoration for each other grow.

What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book?

I wanted to illustrate that even when you don’t get what you want, you can still find immense joy in the unexpected.  It may turn out that something better than you expected happens.  Sometimes, you just have to let go of your expectations and embrace what is and what will be.  This can be difficult for kids and even adults too. 

What scene in the book did you have the most fun writing?

I probably had the most fun writing about Ella’s excitement, as she hatched her brilliant idea to take her request to Santa; after the wishing star wasn’t working.  She was so full of hope and anticipation as she ran through the house collecting the required materials, while she crafted her letter in her head.

What is the next book that you are working on, and when will it be available?

I have a few other books that are already available, but I am working on a couple of ideas for Ella’s next adventure.  Those should be available in the next 6 months.

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