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Kris Kringle's Magic is a Finalist!

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Kris Kringle's Magic is a finalist for a RONE award!
Your vote will ensure it's the winner!
Go to:  http://indtale.com/rone-awards/2012/week-4
Go ahead. Make my day.
Really!

My Christmas Dreams coming true!

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Every Author's dream:
To see their books received with joy and anticipation.








Photo by: Lucas Boutilier at Naked Rain Photography

Taking KKM and the Hot Topic of Prejudice to the Schools 

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Three of the classes at Coloniale School in Beaumont
The response has been overwhelming! Seven school visits so far. Hundreds of students have participated. From grades three to eight, their insight and wisdom has been nothing less than amazing! What a choice, wonderful experience!

Schools visited so far:
Bellevue, Beaumont
Beau Meadow, Beaumont
Coloniale, Beaumont
Crawford Plains, Edmonton
Sakaw, Edmonton


My name. In lights!!!

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It was a wonderful evening at the Beaumont Library. 
Everyone worked so hard to make it a success.
And I finally got to see my name up in lights!


Kris Kringle's Magic Book Launch 
at 
Generations Bookstore in Edmonton

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What a fantastic evening! 
Good friends.
Good food. 
Great sales!


Book Launch Party

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Oh, the fun we had!
Notice the head of hair behind the table?
A young man who couldn't wait to get home before he started reading . . .

Kris Kringle's Magic
Podcast interview with Diane Stringam Tolley!
by The Marketing Mentress, Christine Till

http://www.practicalpodcasting.com/kris-kringles-magic-diane-stringam-tolley-author/  

First Reviews for Kris Kringle's Magic!

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The ‘voice of the story-teller’ style and the themes of ‘The Courtship of Santa and Mrs. Santa’ and ‘How They Came to Live at the North Pole With the Elves’ make this a sure winner for a read-aloud by the Christmas tree. It will also appeal to all who like to curl up with an afghan and a book filled with light, love and optimism. For those who want some depth to their seasonal reading, there are the darker themes of slavery, prejudice, and mindless class discrimination. These diverse themes are reconciled as the story reveals the difference that one person of good will and conviction can make in a society—helped along by a little magic. This book belongs in every family’s basket of “Books to share at Christmas”.  
                                                       Barbara Strong
                                                       Schoolteacher - Retired
                                                       Full-time Book Aficionado

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It is amazing that what is arguably the most widespread, beloved myth and legend in Christendom — that of Santa Claus and his toy-building Elves, inhabiting the North Pole — has only scattered bits of disjointed ‘backstory’ in our minds and in our culture.  Who is Santa anyway? Why does he hang around with Elves? And why did they go, of all places, to the North Pole?

Diane Stringam Tolley does a masterful job of pulling the pieces together, weaving a most profound tale — one of prejudice, abuse and pain, overlain with heartening stories of compassion and kindness, romance and perfect love, all of which combine to triumph over the dark side.

This is not just another Christmas storybook for kids, though the kids will enjoy it tremendously.  It is a tale that will make adult hearts believe in magic too, all year round.

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.  He lives deeply in your heart.  And at the North Pole.  You will never regret reading this book to find out how they are one and the same.

LeGrand Lovell  B.A./Sc., M.A., D.Litt.
Professor

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‘Kris Kringle’s Magic’ is the kind of book you want to read with your family!
  The world just opens up and you can see the characters as though they’re acting out the story in front of you!
  I loved every minute, and my kids will too!

C. D. Clark

Theatre Costumer/Makeup Specialist

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I started reading and I couldn't stop.  I alternately had chills and tears all the way through.  

"The world over, you say."  The hair stood up on my arms.
What a wonderful story of a people whose magic is so powerful they could destroy the human race if they so desired.  Yet, even when pushed beyond the bounds of all endurance, they opt to remove themselves, isolate themselves, to avoid taking revenge on their persecutors.  

Through it all is woven the story of how Kris and Rebecca find each other and their life's work  and show Kris for the gentle teacher he is.  
This is the perfect story to read in installments on the nights leading up to Christmas, or, for that matter, at any time of year.  

It is going to appeal to children and adults alike.

Delores Lowndes




Book Trailer for Kris Kringle's Magic!
by Lucas Boutilier

Kris Kringle's Magic Book Trailer

Kris Kringle's Magic

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Synopsis:

Who is the man inside the warm, red, fur-trimmed suit?
Behind the white whiskers, rosy cheeks and beaming smile?
Told from the perspective of his wife, Rebecca, Kris Kringle's Magic is the story of the man who devoted his life to the service of the poor. The hungry. The destitute.
Who selflessly gave of his time and energy to right wrongs.
Fought for those too young or weak to fight for themselves.
A man who loved everyone.
And, by doing so, became the legend.


Read the first chapter!

Carving Angels is now available as an ebook at these outlets:
Kindle
Nook
Barnes and Noble

Second Book, tentatively titled 'Kris' will be published by Cedar Fort!

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October 2012
Watch for it!!!

Reading and Book Signing at BPL

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Canadian author, Diane Tolley, read an excerpt from her novel Carving Angels to a group of seniors at the Beaumont Public Library on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Tolley also shared stories from her childhood and about being raised on a ranch in Alberta and signed copies of her novel for guests. 
Christina Weichel/Beaumont News/QMI Agency 


Another wonderful review!

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Reviews by Molly
My Review:
If you are looking for something that is sweet and lovable to give to your children for Christmas to read, or to any book lover for that matter, then look no further than this ADORABLE Christmas book. Diane Stringam Tolley is super talented and created a fun, inviting story for kids of all ages.

Set in the North Pole,  Santa's oldest elf has stopped working. Stopped carving. Even though he was one the best carver in all the Pole. When a special visit from his youngest grandchild, he dreams again. He believes again. And, though he's blind, he begins to carve again.....and what results is beyond just a beautiful carving.

Through this special book, both children and those who are young at heart, will learn that it's not about giving up. It's about believing. Anything is possible if you have the faith, if you believe, and you try, you can achieve anything. I highly recommend this book with 5 Books. It's a fun, fast read and really brings about the joy this Christmas season. I can't wait to put this on the bookshelf permanently to bring out each Christmas and share the joy of Ms. Tolley's writing and love, with my family.


TV Interview!

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Tuesday, December 6, 2011, I will be on ABC4, Good Things Utah to be interviewed by Amanda Sumner.
I'm just a bit excited!!!

Another wonderful review!
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705395213/Novel-Carving-Angels-illustrates-triumphs-over-trials.html

Almost blown off the road in Centerville. They do things big here in Utah. 
Nothing but excitement on this book-signing tour!
http://www.abc4.com/content/news/top_stories/story/Centerville-cleans-damage-caused-by-102-mph/c3BXMAimVEexiIoEUIBHxA.cspx


More Reviews!

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This is the first book review of this type for me, but it isn’t difficult for ‘Carving Angels’. This is a wonderful story of love, family, and inspiration. It brings Santa, elves, reindeer, and Christmas into your home. It’s full of heart-warming situations and great lessons for little ones.  While reading ‘Carving Angels’ to our 6 and 8 year old boys, we laughed and cried together, and imagined what a truly magical world we live in. Thank you, Mrs. Tolley, for sharing it with us. We will be watching the skies on Christmas Eve.

R. Craig Runyan, College Professor


More Book Signings!

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Chapters, Whyte Avenue, Edmonton 


October 8, 2011

Carving Angels Book Launch party and first Book Signing! Both are a Fantastic Success!

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Photos by Kallie Tolley Photography

                         

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Papa Adam, an elderly elf and former chief carver for Santa, has given up. 
Blind, frail and useless, he counts the minutes in every day as he waits to die.

But a challenge to carve, given by his youngest granddaughter, reawakens Papa Adam. Helps him to realize that he is not finished. And definitely not useless.

The two of them, the very oldest and youngest members of North Pole society, begin a remarkable project that will change their community forever. 

And prove that the most paralyzing thing you can do is underestimate or undervalue anyone. Especially yourself.

And that with love and encouragement, anything is possible. 


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