So, most of these gift exchanges I ask if a person has a hobby or a passion they can share to please share. Turns out my Santa is a writer and almost immediately messaged me a link to read a story he wrote that would be his first submission for publication. As excited as I was to have something like that shared, I was sucked in to find it was a story of a portion of his life and experiences. It spurred many questions (I have more) that I asked him and he was gracious enough to answer!

I was greeted at the door today by my other gifts sent by Santa. Honestly, this is probably the fastest gift I've received from a gift exchange. I suppose a writer would also be quite the reader. I received personal selections along with notes as to why they were chosen.

1) Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. I didn't know it was a novel! Santa says it's a favorite that he recommends. 2) Walden. Santa says he is originally from Massachusetts and me being fond of the outdoors this would be a good read. 3) Saga comic, Santa's favorite 4) Hard Boiled graphic novel, another favorite of Santa

My Santa is also a gamer and says the Fallout series is a favorite. He gave me a Funco Pop Power Armored figure that shall help guard my desk at work. I've put many hours into the Fallout series as well, so this is a great choice!

One more thing that came at a perfect time is a box of Death Wish coffee, his recommended coffee. I drink plenty of coffee and I used the last bit of my current stash today. While I haven't had this brand before, I'm anxious to try it.

Santa, you did a phenomenal job. Again, I thoroughly enjoyed reading your story and hope you get published! I'd also be interested in reading more if you'd be willing to continue sharing in the future. Thanks for the books and the comics, I'll be starting one of them tonight. And thanks for the coffee and power armor!

I hope your Santa treats you just as well if not better than me, but it'll be hard to beat.

Have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!