Christmas Pieces – 24 Historical Fiction Short Stories Surrounding Christmas is a compilation of stories that take place across America and offers the reader a view of various ethnic cultures and how they celebrate Christmas. Although they are stories that include Christmas holiday traditions, they can also be read throughout the year and enjoyed for their historical content. Tom Gahan wrote one story for each of the twenty-four days of Advent leading up to Christmas. Various stories are fun and whimsical, others are more serious. Some have an element of romance, others do not. Christmas Pieces is written for a wide audience. It is wholesome and family-friendly with secular and Christian themes alike. The content is free of violence, profanity, or disturbing themes that is suitable for children and sensitive readers.
As a writer, Tom Gahan has run the gamut from newspaper columnist to feature writer to speechwriter. His freelance writing has helped build the image of various corporate clients. Gahan's novel, Harmony Bay, led to him being added to an international list of authors at goodreads.com, "Writers You Should Get to Know." Additionally, many know him as the creator of NY State's largest outdoor music festival. This accomplishment earned Gahan accolades and numerous awards including the prestigious Gold Key Award from his hometown Chamber of Commerce and two citations from the U.S. Congress. He was also named 2009's Civic Leader of the Year for his humanitarian work in the community.He lives on Long Island's East End in New York.
Tom's Events :October 19, 2024 - Private Book Launch Reception October 26, 2024 – Public Book Launch – 2:30 – 4:30 PM - Digger’s Ales & Eats, 58 West Main St., Riverhead NY November 2, 2024 – Meet the Author and Book Signing 2 PM - Hampton Bays Public Library, Hampton Bays NY November 19, 2024 - Author’s Talk and Book Signing 12:15 PM - Mattituck Presbyterian Church, Mattituck NY November 30, 2024 - Tom Gahan will read select stories from his new release - Christmas Pieces - 24 Historical Fiction Stories Surrounding Christmas at 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 and 4 PM in the historic circa 1760- 1780 one-room school house on the grounds of the Mattituck Laurel Historical Society. Santa Claus will be on hand from 2 - 4 PM. Tree lighting and carolling at dusk. Books will be available for purchase. http://www.mlhistoricalsociety.org/calendar/ December 5, 2024 - Meet the Author and Author’s Talk 2 PM - Riverhead Public Library, Riverhead NY December 7, 2024 – Meet the Author, Book Signings and Readings by the Author – 11 AM – 3 PM, readings at noon and 2 PM - A Book Place 489 East Main Street Riverhead NY
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