Celtic Cottage Press is pleased to announce that our newest publication is about to be born.
Poems from the Secret Place: Selections to Honor the Wonder of Life’s Times and Seasons now has a publication and release date of October 19! Preordering for print books is now live on www.barnesandnoble.com with e books live for preordering in the amazon kindle store. Hard cover and paperback is also in pre order status on sites such as Magers & Quinn Booksellers, Booktopia, Thrift books. Purchase may also be made locally in the Rochester area through the author.
In Poems from the Secret Place, Christine O’Riley invites readers into a world where the beauty of nature weaves interconnectedly with themes of love, loss, and the holy wonder of everyday experiences. Each poem serves as part of a floral tapestry , capturing the essence of spring’s renewal, summer’s warmth, autumn’s reflection, and winter’s quietude. O’Riley’s lyrical verses transport you to a place where nature’s exhibits echo the secret ponderings of the heart. As you join the author in her journey through these pages, of reflection and inspiration, stop to pause and cherish the wonders that surround you. Linger in the beauty of “being” and find the kind of peace we can all experience. Whether you seek comfort, joy, or a deeper connection to the Creator, this book promises to be a dear companion on your path.
The Wondrous Story of The Little Shoe
A mother’s heart longs to find her child’s little shoe that’s lost and alone somewhere outside in the dark. How could such a small thing be so important?
“The Wondrous Story of The Little Shoe” is based on a true story. Walk with your child or grandchild through the miracle of a precious thing wondrously found. Thrill to a father’s tender discovery and to how the timeless tale unfolds once more many years later, when the faith of the one searching encounters wonder yet again.
A treasured journey that crosses generations, “The Wondrous Story of The Little Shoe” will delight and inspire. Read it to your children and grandchildren, and rekindle the joy of being found once again.
Available to Bookstores and Libraries in the Ingram Book Catalog for a discount off the retail price.
Now carried in the Rochester NY area on shelves at Lift Bridge Book Shop in Brockport, Alpha & Omega Parable Bookstore on West Ridge Road in Greece, NY, Spencerport Family Apothecary, 42 Nichols St. 14559 and Awakening Cafe’ at 3355 Union St. in North Chili N.Y.
In circulation and available to borrow at local libraries: Chili Public Library, Gates Public Library, Arnett Branch Public Library and Holley Free Library. Also at the Lake Placid Public Library.
In the Adirondack area, it is on the shelves at Hoss’s Country Corner Store in Long lake, N.Y., The Hub in Tupper Lake, N.Y., Old Forge Hardware Store, and Irish Treasures Store in Lake Placid, N.Y.
You can order on Barnesandnoble.com
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Now available for order on Amazon.com
Praise for The Wondrous Story of the Little Shoe –
An enchanting story meant to be read aloud and enjoyed with loved ones. From the wondrous illustrations to the delightful rhyming cadence, The Wondrous Story of The Little Shoe has a lasting message for all ages.
– Donna Sloan, Author of An Adirondack Grandma
Christine is the Mom you wish you had and the Grandmother you adored – all rolled into one package. Her heart is for the lost, on any level. In this story, which is totally true, we are shown all these attributes – all rolled into one package. Your child will love the story and the child in you will read so much more than words. Enjoy The Little Shoe, over and over, because it is a story of redemption and love – all rolled into one package. His name is Jesus.
– Carol DuPre’, Writer, friend
Chris O’Riley’s generational, lost shoe story serves as a sweet reminder of God’s generational love for each of us: Always there, always listening, always loving and helping. Corinne Avery’s beautiful drawings make the story come alive.
– Michael McMullen, M.D., Family Medicine
This is a simple, beautiful, delightful story full of hope and promise with profound impact. It is a story of loss and recovery, separation, and reunion. A story also of One who always deeply cares and has the power to keep the precious lost and the power to bring forth a joyful restoration. I highly recommend this book to children everywhere and to a child’s heart in every adult.
– Lina Luz Castaneda, M.D., Retired Psychiatrist
The Wondrous Story of The Little Shoe will pull on one’s heartstrings and may pull up a tender memory of something repeated in a past or current generation. Indeed, celebrating the miracle of a lost shoe found twice creates hope in a legacy that can continue into future generations.
– Diane M. Beaudoin, MSEd, Retired High School Teacher
About Christine –
Christine O’Riley was born and grew up in Watertown, New York and has been writing poetry and stories since age 8. She has been married to her summer romance lifeguard, Dick, for 49 years. Her six adult children now grown, she is grandmother to nine.
Chris holds a BA in English, cum laude and is a semiretired RN and founder of Pencraft, a local writer’s group. Her debut book The Wondrous Story of the Little Shoe won the Purple Dragonfly New Author award for Excellence in Children’s Literature in 2021.
In addition to writing, she is a storyteller and inspirational speaker. She lives in Rochester, N.Y. with Dick and their feline companion, Jack.
Contact Chris at chrisoriley1953@gmail.com or Christineaoriley.com.
Reading at Story Time at RIT Children’s Book Festival, an annual national event.