"Oliver The Ornament"

 

Megan Jones 

December 18th, 2020

I Reads Book Tours 

"Oliver The Ornament" 

Book Spotlight and Author Interview 

Oliver The Ornament," tells the story heartwarming story of a family's valued Christmas Ornament. The story focuses on Oliver, Who has been with the family snice the parents very first date. Years later, Oliver now, inquired and bullied, still holds the magic of Christmas in his heart. The story follows Oliver's love for Christmas, his heartbreak, and his determination to overcome the odds to save Christmas. Oliver along with his friends will warm your heart with his kindness, strength, and love for his parents and friends." This story will hold a special meaning for all families especially at this current time. 

Author Interview Todd Zimmermann 

1. How do you do research for your book?

"The research for all my books simply comes from a rich family tradition of telling stories about ornament collection. This is a tradition that is shared by families throughout the world, so my stories, although focused on one family's collection of  ornaments is really a story of all and their traditions."

2. There are so many books out there about.... What makes yours different?

"This is the first ever Christmas Series, about it's the first widely distributed book about ornaments." 

3. In your book you make a reference to.... how did you come up with this idea?

"We incorporated the line, Tells a story every book. This is again personal and based on my own family's tradition of telling stories." 

4. What is your next project?

"We'll be releasing a fourth book in our series next year "Oliver The Meets Frasier and Merry" We also are working on a spin-off book entitled "Oliver's First Day of School." 

5. What is the last great book you read?

"1776 by David McCullough "It gives a great history of the United States." "I was inspiring  to read it, as I was writing my patriotic spin-off title "Oliver Doddle Dandy." 


You can purchase a copy of the book at 
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