A Fantastic Holiday Season: The Gift of Stories
A Fantastic Holiday Season: The Gift of Stories is a 14-tale fantasy anthology edited by Kevin J. Anderson and Keith J. Olexa. Its holiday-themed stories range from festive fantasy and darker seasonal tales to science-fiction celebrations, offering variety for readers who prefer shorter fiction over one continuous novel.
At a glance
- Fourteen seasonal stories combine fantasy, macabre elements, and science-fiction settings.
- Edited by Kevin J. Anderson and Keith J. Olexa, with stories from 14 listed authors.
- Kindle features include screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip.
Pros and cons
Pros
- A mix of fantasy, darker holiday stories, and science fiction gives the anthology more tonal and genre variety than a single-theme collection.
- Short-story format makes it easy to read in separate sittings.
Technical specifications
14 specifications| Publisher | WordFire Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | July 28, 2014 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 315 pages |
| File size | 3.0 MB |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1614752011 |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
|---|---|
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
| Stories | fourteen |
|---|---|
| Editors | Kevin J. Anderson and Keith J. Olexa |
| Contributing authors | Kevin J. Anderson * Mercedes Lackey * Mike Resnick * Kristine Kathryn Rusch * Jonathan Maberry * Eric James Stone * Nina Kiriki Hoffman * Quincy J. Allen * Ken Scholes * Sam Knight * David Boop * Heather Graham * Brad R. Torgersen * Patricia Briggs |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers looking for a collection of holiday-themed fantasy and science-fiction short stories.
- Fans of the listed contributors, including Patricia Briggs, Mercedes Lackey, and Mike Resnick.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a single continuous novel or a purely cozy, lighthearted holiday collection.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
58% 58% - 4 stars
26% 26% - 3 stars
13% 13% - 2 stars
3% 3% - 1 star
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Customer feedback is positive overall, with reported appreciation for the stories, content, and entertainment value. One noted strength is the genre range from urban fantasy to science fiction, and Patricia Briggs's contribution is specifically mentioned. That variety may suit readers who want multiple styles in one seasonal collection, though an anthology's stories can differ in tone and appeal. Aggregate ratings are favorable but include a notable middle group, so they do not establish that every story will land equally well.
Positive themes
- Customers report enjoying the anthology's stories and content.
- Patricia Briggs's work is specifically praised in the supplied feedback.
- Feedback mentions variety from urban fantasy to science fiction and describes the collection as entertaining.
Frequently asked questions
How many stories are included?
The listing describes fourteen stories in the anthology.
What kinds of stories are in the collection?
The anthology is presented as a mix of festive fantasy, macabre holiday stories, and science-fiction celebrations.
Who edited the anthology?
It is edited by Kevin J. Anderson and Keith J. Olexa.
What Kindle reading features are listed?
Screen Reader is supported, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip are enabled, and X-Ray is not enabled.
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