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Malissa Chapin, Author

✨Christmas Cozy Reads & a Molly's Manger Update✨

Published 11 months ago • 1 min read

October 2025

A heartwarming Christmas story with a Bethlehem star to find on every page.

A manger, a Savior, and a night that changed everything. ✨ A cozy Christmas story about peace arriving in an ordinary, noisy place.

This story is full of heart, hope, and a little fun—keep an eye out for the Bethlehem star hidden on every page!

My picture book is almost ready to send to print for a proof copy, and the Kickstarter campaign has ONE week left. My goal is to have 30 backers. Will you share the link for me on your social media or with friends? I appreciate it so much.

Thank you for following along with my writing journey and helping me celebrate this dream come true!

Why Kickstarter?

​Kickstarter is a platform where creators (like authors, illustrators, artists, and inventors) can raise money to bring a project to life. Instead of borrowing money or selling a product before it exists, a creator asks people who love their idea to pledge money to bring the project to life.

Looking for cozy reads?

Check out this catalog of Christian authors, offering their Christmas reads. It's a great tool for planning your reading list for the next several weeks. You might spy one of my books in there, too!

I am hosting a giveaway with 5 other authors. Enter to win 6 Christmas books. **This giveaway opens Monday November 17.

You can save the link and enter next week, but I will send you a reminder next week, so you don't miss it!**

Malissa Chapin, Author

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