Reviews
for
Christmas on the Mesa
Miracles Happen at Christmas., July 14, 2007
Small miracles happen, most are never brought to light. It was more than chance
that lead Tommy and Patch into that very clearing on the mesa at that very
moment in time. And as with most human kindness that seeks nothing in return the
giver is rewarded tenfold as was Tommy Loving. A Christmas story of the highest
order, the author captures the true Spirit of the Season. The good thing is I
didn't have to wait until the 25th of December to experience it too.
Good job, Mr. Voss.
A must read for any time of the year, January 13, 2007
Christmas On The Mesa a short story by Edd Voss;
Regardless of the time of the year this is a must read short story by Edd Voss.
He writes a beautiful story, interesting and with so much tenderness and that
would appeal to everyone. I personally cried at this story. Tommy and his family
seem like the kind of people one would want to know. This Christmas all share in
helping a couple in distress. With a complete show of generosity and compassion.
I am a city woman so the life and problems of a rancher are foreign to me.
Thanks to this qualified writer I now have a positive view of the ranchers.
A Story For the Family, January 20, 2007
A rancher knows hard work, rough times and dedication in trying to make it all
come together as he makes his living on the ranch he loves so well. Tommy knows
this first hand as he tries desperately to get the little calf that decides to
run from the herd. He is Thankful that his neighbors and friends are there to
help with taking the rest of the herd to their destination as he follows the
stray. He thinks of his family warm in their home, missing them as he is out in
the cold trying to bring in the lone calf.
Tommy is surprised when he stumbles across a family in need out in the middle of
nowhere and of course he jumps right in trying to help in a trying situation.
This is a must read, Mr. Voss knows how to write a warm tale of what family and
dedication is. Christmas on the Mesa is a must read any time of the year. I'm
looking forward to more stories from Mr. Voss.
Tory Lynn, author of "My Charming Protector"
The Holidays, June 9, 2007
I really enjoyed this story. Christmas is one of my favorite holiday's and I
loved how this story displays the true spirit of Christmas.
Counting On You, February 16, 2007
Mr. Voss put me on that ranch that day. This reader felt the compassion,
determination, and down right grit, a family of the like entails. Warm and
visual, Mr. Voss hits another homerun when it comes to bringing it alive for the
reader.
When the heart sags, and July's heat bears down, read Christmas!,
July 3, 2007
Ever fall in love with a cow ... calf?
>> The calf busted out of the pinion pines in an explosion of snow, bawling for
its mother at the top of its lungs. His tail stuck straight in the air with the
top curled around to make a perfect number nine as it ran for all it was worth.
<<
Resistance is futile. You're a mamma now.
Any time, in my mind, I can sing, "I'll be hooooommme for Christmas..." and hear
the ching, ching, ching of a million bells announcing a sleigh ride in the snow.
Or, here's this scene:
>>Instead here he was following this maverick calf through the pinion and cedar
trees in the snow and freezing weather.... Wind blew the snow off of the top of
the cliff and down the neck of his pile lined denim coat. He turned his coat
collar up a little higher, tugged his hat lower on his head, and pulled his knit
scarf snug to help keep out the cold.... The trail crested over the rim of the
mesa on to the wide open area on top. Snow was drifting around the twisted
trunks of the few juniper trees that managed to take root up on the mesa top. <<
That's how a writer puts you into his world. Whatever season, or reason for
resistance, you won't have trouble riding with Tommy, then sharing the rewards.
Can appreciation of a journey's end, even in a short story, bring a throat lump
and brimming tears? Sure. Here. Now. Why didn't I guess what was coming? This
author has a way of creating a character you'll go along with without much
contemplation, allowing the surprises to warm your Christmas craving heart in
heat of July.
Cool story with warm tides, right when you need `em!
Linda Shelnutt