Just in time for the holiday, we present the debut novel from Blake M. Petit — A Long November: A Tale of Christmas Come Too Early:
Duncan Marks is just like you — sick and tired of Christmas before the Thanksgiving turkey even comes out of the oven. But this year, a Spirit of the Season takes him on a journey that tests his resolve… and upon which Christmas itself may rise or fall.
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February 28th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
I’d decribe this book as The Great Gazoo meets scrooge. I’m enjoying the banter so far and hope the next chapter comes out soon.
March 5th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Looking forward to the next episode. Will it be available soon?
March 10th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Thanks for the kind words, Gail and Joe. Hope you enjoyed the book, now that the conclusion is online — and I’ve got something new in the works for later this spring.
March 10th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
The idea of a Christmas story didn’t exactly tickle my fancy, but the writing was engaging and humorous. Somewhere in the middle I decided I really liked the story. It was creative, imaginative, and entertaining. I thought the ending was perfect, but I’m a bit disappointed that it’s over.
April 20th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
It’s official. I’ve just decided this should become the next Christmas classic. Even though I read this story in April, it was completely engaging, very funny, and totally entertaining. As I listened, I tried to imagine what actors could/should play each role. Tim Allen and Tom Hanks naturaly came to mind. It would be quite tongue in cheek to have Tim Allen play Santa and refer to himself, yes? Personally, I think it would be hilarious. I highly recommend this for young and old alike. Of course, it is more appropos at Christmas, but it’s a good story at any time of the year.
July 11th, 2008 at 12:08 am
I have just finished this podcast this afternoon, and I must say that I was thrilled to read it. It brought the Christmas spirit to me in the beginnings of July – and I’d gladly recommend it for any month of the year! Of all of the charectors, though, I think Lou was the most fun and interesting, and I surely wouldn’t mind him being the spirit of a holiday I’m sour on! I can’t wait for more from Blake M. Petit, as I’m sure I’ll become a big fan of his in the future!
September 16th, 2008 at 3:08 pm
I live with a Christmas Junkie wife, so this book hit close to home! I loved it – every twist and turn, every witty reference to current Christmas icons (without mentioning them by name – what a great technique!), the fast-paced writing… This is an author who deserves a lot of credit for taking a potentially “ho hum” topic that’s been done to death (please – no more versions of Dickens! Alastair Sim and the Muppets cover the spectrum nicely) and turning it into a terrific book. I hope Petit continues to write with as much skill for many years to come!
December 12th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
What a wonderful book. Thank you. It put a new spin on a over done story.
I’m looking forward to anything else the author may write.
December 25th, 2008 at 7:32 am
I honestly have to say I’ve listened to this podcast six times in the past year! I’m a Christmas freak and this podcast *certianly* does not disappoint. I could see making it a holiday tradition.
July 20th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
This was an interesting twist on things. I found this a nice light entertaining story. It was just “fun.” The narration was great and I found myself laughing out loud in the truck quite often.
December 8th, 2011 at 2:03 pm
This was a wonderful book. It made me laugh outloud. I loved hinting about the Christmas stories that we all know and love like Frosty and the Grinch and others.
Wonderful!! Thank you!!