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2nd Annual Book Signing at Ma Maison

Friday, NOVEMBER 27th

10 AM – 1 PM

Near Starbucks at the corner of McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard.

Day after Thanksgiving on Black Friday (but there is nothing Black about Ma Maison!, possibly one of the cheeriest and brightest gift shops in the entire Santa Clarita Valley).

Ede and the ladies make this a very special event indeed.  They also bring in a selection of holiday cookies and healthy drinks for the kids.  See you there!

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Greenthumb before the SNOW!

A Second 2009 Book Signing at Greenthumb Intl. – Newhall

Friday, NOVEMBER 27th

2 – 5 PM

After signing at Ma Maison, I’ll be jumping in a sleigh to quickly fly across town to Newhall, back to a magical nursery that really transforms into Santa’s SoCal workshop away from the North Pole!  Thanks to Bryan and Kirki for having me back a second time this year.  With more cookies and cider than you could possibly partake in, come and enjoy a wonderful sampling of the Christmas Season.  Signing here is really fun, so come and join us all!

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Even the Palm Fronds folded up for this Christmas event!

Four Book Fair Signings at the B&N – Valencia Location:

DECEMBER 4th (Friday)

DECEMBER 8th (Tuesday)

DECEMBER 9th (Wednesday)

DECEMBER 14th (Monday)

DECEMBER 23rd (Wednesday) – Added Date

Evenings, 5 – 8 PM

My special “Thanks” to Lori Christian for including me this year.

I’ll be happy to Personalize and Emboss all books for that special someone’s Christmas gift.  Hope to see you there.

Semper Ferians! (Always Keeping Holidays)

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The Great Mrs. Claus at

THE GREAT INDOORS

A unique book signing with author Chris A. Shoemaker and a SPECIAL APPEARANCE by Mrs. Claus herself!

Sunday, DECEMBER 6th

1 – 3 PM in the afternoon

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet the author and get your (and your children’s) photo with the incomparable and very delightful Mrs. Claus.

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An inviting view of this charming tea house. A great place to escape to and indulge the tastebuds!

2nd Annual Book Signing and a Special Appearance by none other than

The Great *Mrs. Claus herself!

THE TEA GARDENS

Friday, DECEMBER 20th

3 PM until Closing

Bring your camera and family for this fun event.

We had such a marvelous time last year, I just had to return.  Elda and her family run a first-rate tea house, and they have a fantastic menu that makes The Tea Gardens much more than a place for a spot of tea and a scone.

*NOTE:  This is the real Mrs. Claus that inspired the book!  You won’t want to miss her.

Mrs. Claus takes a Trolly ride in Beverly Hills. She gets around too!

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At the heart of The Valencia Town Center

The Great Mrs. Claus Book Signing at

Valencia – Borders Book Store

Saturday, DECEMBER 19th

Time:  11 AM

We are planning that I’ll read an excerpt from my book and do a signing afterwards.

The poem in the book will be fun to share with the kids.  I’ve blown up the illustrations that relate to the poem on big boards.  It’ll be my first public sharing of that.  Hope to see you soon.

The Mom’s Choice Awards® Names The Great Mrs. Claus Among Best Products of 2009

Today is a wonderful day.  Although raining in LA, the sun is shining at the North Pole!  The Great Mrs. Claus received the Mom’s Choice Gold Award and is among the best in family-friendly media, products and services of 2009.

The Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA) is an annual awards program that recognizes authors, inventors, companies, parents and others for their efforts in creating quality family-friendly media, products and services.

Parents, educators, librarians and retailers rely on MCA evaluations when selecting quality materials for children and families. The Mom’s Choice Awards® seal helps families and educators navigate the vast array of products and services and make informed decisions.

An esteemed panel of judges includes education, media and other experts as well as parents, children, librarians, performing artists, producers, medical and business professionals, authors, scientists and others. A sampling of our panel members includes: Dr. Twila C. Liggett, ten-time Emmy-winner, professor and founder of PBS’s Reading Rainbow; Julie Aigner-Clark, Creator of Baby Einstein and The Safe Side Project; Jodee Blanco, New York Times best-selling author, Priscilla Dunstan, creator of the Dunstan Baby Language; Patricia Rossi, host of NBC’s Manners Minute; Dr. Letitia S. Wright, D.C., host of the Wright Place™ TV Show; Catherine Witcher, M.Ed., special needs expert and founder of Precision Education, Inc.; and Tara Paterson, Certified Parent Coach, founder of the Mom’s Choice Awards.

MCA judges are bound by a strict code of ethics that ensures expert and objective analysis free from any manufacturer association. The evaluation process uses a propriety methodology in which entries are scored on a number of elements including production quality, design, educational value, entertainment value, originality, appeal and cost.

Honestly, I’m thrilled!   I can’t think of a more appropriate organization to affirm the quality of The Great Mrs. Claus than mothers.  Mrs. Claus would certainly approve!  It’s a great bit of fuel to stoke the creative fires as my wife and I are in the thick of writing our follow up to “Mrs. Claus.”