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Did you know that Dickens' A Christmas Carol, though a novella, is not broken into "Chapters," but "Staves."

According to Webster's Dictionary, a 'stave' is a vertical wooden post or plank. I presume that Dickens chose to use 'stave' instead of 'chapter' as both a symbolic post to divide the story, but as to vertically stretch across the page like a bookmark, though this is only an elaborate assumption and I have found no proof in the pudding.

That being said, The Ghost of Christmas Past is also divided into staves rather than chapters; six staves to be precise.

Should anyone know why Dickens had chosen to use staves, please leave a comment or reply by email to: info@michaelhebler.com I am eager to be enlightened.

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The Ghost of Christmas Past

Based on Charles Dickens’ famous character of the same name, the radiant ghost shines again when embarking on a spiritual adventure into its past in search of meaning for its being.

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May I ask for one minute of your time? This really is so simple and very quick. The Ghost of Christmas Past needs a permanent cover. There are 5 to choose from, and to help with the decision, I have placed a poll at www.michaelhebler.com All the details are on the home page including an autographed print copy giveaway as a way to say "thank you."

Please help me return to some semblance of sanity. My deadline to decide is June 24, 2016.

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Chupacabra Series Book II, Curse of the Chupacabra is celebrating its new cover with a KDP promo. Now thru end of day May 31st, download the Kindle ebook for 99 cents

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Short ghost story, What Adam Wants, is now free to download from most sites for all devices, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iTunes, Smashwords, and Kobo.

Losing a child during birth is difficult, but not as difficult as when that child's spirit refuses to leave.

Days after losing her child while giving birth, Rachel, and her husband, David, are haunted by the incessant cries of a baby. It is their stillborn, Adam, and he wants something from Rachel...

The Ghost of Christmas Past is now taking pre-ordrers.

Scheduled for release this September 27th, discover all the details HERE

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