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Local Author David Gullstrand on The Christmas Quilt
Published 7 months, 2 weeks ago
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Retired juvenile counselor David Gullstrand—longtime Rio, Illinois, resident—unpacks his short holiday tale The Christmas Quilt, written for his granddaughters and narrated through the quirky eyes of 8-year-old Stanley. Drawing from real family camping trips (think backseat squabbles en route to Yellowstone), a "nutty aunt" named Cookie, and secrets stitched into an heirloom quilt, Gullstrand explores rediscovering Christmas's true spirit while parents serve far from home. He shares writing tips for aspiring storytellers: listen to your elders and pass their wisdom on. Catch him at his book signing: Saturday, Nov. 15, 1–3 p.m. Wordsmith Bookshoppe 235 E. Main St., Galesburg, IL Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and soon on local shelves. [caption id="attachment_689143" align="aligncenter" width="800"] David Gullstrand, author of The Christmas Quilt. (WGIL)[/caption]