The Nonsensical Christmas Story

By Jan Spence

Christmas will never be the same in the Spence household. When a family's get together, gets out of hand, how can things be fixed after everything falls apart? Jan Spence, published author of both fiction and non-fiction, brings you Book One of the "Nonsensical Wacky Words" series. She gives you a fun and comedic view of a scenario we all can relate too at some point in our lives.

Also published in adult fiction using the pen name, J.L. Slipak. She is the author of the "Echoes" series, and other fiction and non-fiction works.

Also published in children's fiction using the pen name, J Spence. She is the author of "The Adventures of Iggy Squiggles Series.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jan Spence
• Release date: May 29, 2017
• ISBN: 9781370561568

Jan Spence

Certified Freelance Writer. Member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), Published in both adult and children's fiction and non-fiction. Under pen name of J.L. Slipak: "The Echoes' Series": Book One: "Echoes of Darkness"; "Our Life With Katie", "Light of Dark", "The Tribute", several newspaper and magazine articles, content and blog material. Coming Soon: Book Two: "Echoes of Madness"; Book Three: "Echoes of Righteousness", Under pen name of J Spence: "The Adventures of Iggy Squiggles: Book One - "Johney Dishwater To The Rescue"; Book Two -"Iggy Goes To The Ballet"; Book Three - "Bullseye"; Book Four - "Eggactly For Iggy"; Book Five - "The Forgotten Sandcastle Soldier". Coming Soon: "The Emerald Crab" of the Gem series; "Katie Mouse Adventures."

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Dedicated To:

Papa Lorne and Mamma Del

A Nonsensical Christmas Story

Now, no doubt you’ve heard all the Christmas stories,

filled with the holiday spirit, in all its glory.

Those about Frosty, Rudolf, elves and tales told,

Of Christmases in silver and gold.

Stories of three wise men, a drummer boy, and cold,

all during nights filled with white, fluffy snow.

Good stories, mind you, but unfortunately… they’re old.

I’ve got a story that not many may know,

It’s been a secret, and until now,

never been told.

When you hear it,

you will understand my worry,

over sharing it with you,

this quite different,

and nonsensical story.

I must say, first and foremost,

that my name...

well, let’s just say… I’m a Spence.

By knowing this fact, this Christmas story,

will make a little more sense.

The story that I’m going to tell is not short,

 nor, is it long.

There is no Rudolf hero,

or an abominable snowman real strong.

There is no maiden in distress,

nor bright lights or a lovely theme song.

It’s a story of a