Contact: Diane Moody, 615-952-4442, dianemoody@comcast.net

NASHVILLE, Nov. 16, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- Author Diane Moody first wrote 'Blue Christmas' back in 2000 as a gift for her then-teenage daughter in honor of her affection for a wildly popular band in the late 90s. The short story grew into a full-length novel and became an Internet phenomenon. More than 80,000 readers downloaded the story, with over 1000 of them sending personal emails to the author. 'Blue Christmas' has just been released in both paperback and as an e-book (Kindle/Nook). Though the story's details have been updated, its band and all characters now fictional, the story line remains the same. Author Diane Moody has dedicated 'Blue Christmas' to her now-grown daughter.

Story synopsis:

Sometimes the best Christmas presents aren't found under the tree . . .

Working late on Christmas Eve, college senior Hannah Brooks is in the midst of a full-blown pity party. When a last-minute customer invites her to a candlelight service and a late-night family dinner, Hannah reluctantly accepts. She has no idea this kindhearted woman is the mother of Jason McKenzie -- leader singer of Out of the Blue, the hottest band in the country -- and Hannah's childhood idol. The evening ends with an innocent kiss as Hannah is swept away by Jason's unpretentious manner.

Over the holidays Hannah and Jason's relationship grows, but when turmoil and tragedy strike at the very heart of his famous band, their newfound love is put to the test in the glare of the paparazzi spotlight. Throughout her rollercoaster of experiences with Jason and his friends, Hannah comes face to face with her own beliefs. Who knew she could learn more about prayer and faith by hanging out with a bunch of rock stars than she ever learned in church?

Moody is also the author of 'The Runaway Pastor's Wife' and 'Tea with Emma,' (Book One in the Teacup Novella series); both titles available from OBT Bookz. In addition, she has penned two non-fiction titles -- 'Confessions of a Prayer Slacker' and co-author of 'Don't Ever Look Down: Surviving Breast Cancer Together,' with Dick and Debbie Church, both published through Journey Press.

Email: dianemoody@comcast.net  
Website: www.dianemoody.net

'Blue Christmas' from OBT Bookz, Nashville
ISBN-9780615550589; 319 pages
$9.99 paperback; $0.99 Amazon Kindle
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