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.
