Simon, The Christmas Tree Flea

About the Book

My book, Simon The Christmas Tree Flea, was inspired by my beloved grandniece, Alexis. Over a period of 13 years the story never left my memory. I don’t know where the idea of a christmas tree fl ea came from except that it was probably at christmas time. Alexis loves animals, reptiles and bugs so I suppose that is what made me think of a fl ea. My little niece is very family oriented so maybe that is why I had to add a family twist to it. My little niece is very close to my husband and I and was separated from us for a few months and our reunion was where I got the last sentence from. Upon our reunion she put her little hands around my face and said “aunt sue (my middle name) me so love you”, I just thought that it was a fi tting ending.

About the Author

My name is Carolyn Deeds. I live in Phoenix Az. I have been happily married for 20 years. I have two grown sons who have given me several step grandchildren as well as step great grandchildren. I also have several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. I love children, working with flowers and love the outdoors. I was born in a small town in Oklahoma and am very proud of my Native American heritage. I started writing at the age of 12 and I guess because of noninterest never persued writing until the age of 65. I am currently retired so because of having so much free time on my hands and my husband encuraging me, i decided to try my hands at writing again. What started out as a bedtime story for our beloved grandniece, Alexis, about 13 years ago ended with me deciding to try my luck at writing again.