With the holidays right around the corner, I thought I would take time to add a personal message to the Town of Snow website. What started as a fictional short story titled "Once Upon A Christmas Wish" in my book called Christmas Quilt Anthology, evolved into a website because I had fallen in love with the town of Snow and the people who live there. And I loved the idea of a unique place where goodness was a way of life, not just a one day celebration.

This past year, my continued fascination for the town of Snow led me to write a full length story about Ryan and his daughter Emma, who return to his hometown to work in his aunt's Snicker-Doodle Bakery. The story is one of friendships; conflict as the residents of the coal mining town discuss alternative energy; and mystery, as Emma and her new friend, Charlie, think they've discovered Santa's workshop.

I am currently looking for a publisher for this great story, and hope to be able to share it with you soon. In the meantime, I hope you'll browse the shops in Snow and find something just right for your holiday gift giving.

All the best wishes for a happy holiday season.

Barbara Baldwin