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Rudolph
Crotchety and cranky Rudy—aka Santa—is in a foul mood every Christmas season. He talks to lots of children and even more parents but not with guys looking for dates. Only when his best helper makes him a very special gift does he meet someone to his liking. Kind of. Because that someone is made of flour and spices—and to impress him, Rudy seriously has to work on his seduction skills.
28 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 30, 2012
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Sam C. Leonhard
17 books33 followersSam C. Leonhard is a journalist by profession who lives in southern Germany. Writing has been part of her life since age twenty, but somehow it was never enough to report the latest news about small-town politics. She wrote short stories for friends and family until a few years back she discovered the world of fandom. The Petulant Poetess is where she feels at home; slash became an addiction as soon as she stumbled over the first story.
If not writing—which isn't half as often as she'd like—Sam takes care of her son, her dog, a few cats, the madness at work, and life in general. She likes to believe she’s got some humor left after years of dealing with people who usually don’t understand what she’s talking about when she says she’s writing fantasy and gay porn on top of it.
If not writing—which isn't half as often as she'd like—Sam takes care of her son, her dog, a few cats, the madness at work, and life in general. She likes to believe she’s got some humor left after years of dealing with people who usually don’t understand what she’s talking about when she says she’s writing fantasy and gay porn on top of it.
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December 12, 2012
3.35 stars
That was a smart cookie! (heee!! pardon the pun). Anyway, I thought the twist was smart. I didn't know where the story would be going because even until half-page, all I got was a grumpy Santa Claus, by the name of Rudolph (whose real Santa father were apparently retired in Hawaii and his big sister was well, the (Easter) Bunny), who didn't like his job so much. Until his assistant, Hank, gave him a surprise as Christmas present. What was it? It had to do with cookie *wink*. The ending was coming too fast though. I could only consider it as hopeful HFN? And greedy ole me, I prefer a full HFN (if I cannot get my HEA). Thus, the rating ...
That was a smart cookie! (heee!! pardon the pun). Anyway, I thought the twist was smart. I didn't know where the story would be going because even until half-page, all I got was a grumpy Santa Claus, by the name of Rudolph (whose real Santa father were apparently retired in Hawaii and his big sister was well, the (Easter) Bunny), who didn't like his job so much. Until his assistant, Hank, gave him a surprise as Christmas present. What was it? It had to do with cookie *wink*. The ending was coming too fast though. I could only consider it as hopeful HFN? And greedy ole me, I prefer a full HFN (if I cannot get my HEA). Thus, the rating ...
December 29, 2012
Fun twist on the German saying "Dein Traummann muss erst noch gebacken werden" (The man of your dreams has yet to be baked).
But at least there is already a mold for him:
But at least there is already a mold for him:
January 3, 2013
This short was.... really bizarre. I mean, I liked it. I think. And the writing was solid and rather creative, with a dry and wry sense of humor I enjoyed.
But I also found it a little disturbing.
It felt like it was supposed to be an allegorical tale, but if it was, I think I missed the point...?
I will leave you with: "A naked, male cookie-man."
....You're wondering what the hell it's all about now, aren't you? >:} (Truthfully? So am I. LOL)
But I also found it a little disturbing.
It felt like it was supposed to be an allegorical tale, but if it was, I think I missed the point...?
I will leave you with: "A naked, male cookie-man."
....You're wondering what the hell it's all about now, aren't you? >:} (Truthfully? So am I. LOL)
December 8, 2019
Sorry, this was . . . bizarre. And not at all romantic.
December 9, 2012
This short story is a funny, thoughtful, and altogether a very different take on what Santa Claus's life might look like. Well, in this case his name is Rudolph, and he isn't only grumpy and in a terribly bad mood, but he hates the holidays and is deeply depressed as well. The whole situation this variation on what might be happening up at the North Pole is described with very few words, but the narrative is so eloquent that it pulled me into this "new and different interpretation" within the first few paragraphs.
Rudolph doesn’t only hate Christmas, he hates children. Actually, the way these kids are described (not to mention their parents) I am not surprised! Demanding presents by yelling at Santa cannot possibly get you what you want, they should know that. The whole picture shows the "modern" way of celebrating Christmas – and everything that is wrong with it. No wonder Santa is getting an ulcer and is less than happy!
The gift from his personal assistant, Hank, is an unwanted surprise at first, but as its full impact is revealed, even this hardened, bitter version of Santa begins to melt. I loved the whole setup and the ending (while it comes too early for my taste) is absolutely wonderful.
If you like stories that make you laugh, if you think you might enjoy a slightly different take on what Santa's life might be like, and if you're looking for a story that is as thoughtful as it is humorous, you will probably like this short book as much as I did. I have placed it firmly onto my reread list!
NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
Rudolph doesn’t only hate Christmas, he hates children. Actually, the way these kids are described (not to mention their parents) I am not surprised! Demanding presents by yelling at Santa cannot possibly get you what you want, they should know that. The whole picture shows the "modern" way of celebrating Christmas – and everything that is wrong with it. No wonder Santa is getting an ulcer and is less than happy!
The gift from his personal assistant, Hank, is an unwanted surprise at first, but as its full impact is revealed, even this hardened, bitter version of Santa begins to melt. I loved the whole setup and the ending (while it comes too early for my taste) is absolutely wonderful.
If you like stories that make you laugh, if you think you might enjoy a slightly different take on what Santa's life might be like, and if you're looking for a story that is as thoughtful as it is humorous, you will probably like this short book as much as I did. I have placed it firmly onto my reread list!
NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
December 29, 2012
This story was way too short! It seemed more like a snippet of a scene than an actual story but I really enjoyed it. While Rudy might be moody, grouchy and resents Christmas (even though he's Santa), he's so cute I just wanted to cuddle him. The world this story takes place in is very interesting and I really wish it had been longer so we could have explored it all further.
Beyond that, this was such a cleverly done read. A cookie turning into a man?? Who would have thought! Rudy sure didn't! I loved his reactions to the cookie and how, at first, he couldn't stop staring and pretty much freaked out when it started to change. I loved the whole concept but I really wished it had been longer so we could see what Rudy does with Jack and how Jack copes with everything. Very interesting story, though!
Beyond that, this was such a cleverly done read. A cookie turning into a man?? Who would have thought! Rudy sure didn't! I loved his reactions to the cookie and how, at first, he couldn't stop staring and pretty much freaked out when it started to change. I loved the whole concept but I really wished it had been longer so we could see what Rudy does with Jack and how Jack copes with everything. Very interesting story, though!
January 10, 2013
Different spin on Santa, but if was cute. Would have loved another chapter...it ended just as it was getting ready to get good.
January 12, 2017
Although super cute, especially at the end, there just wasn't enough story for me.
December 13, 2012
This review can be found at Brief Encounters Reviews.
This is the kind of story that some people enjoy for the lighthearted fantasy look at Santa and others may find off-putting. What helps here is that Santa is really Rudy. He inherited the role of Santa, he’s 35, fit and basically hates that he was forced to be Santa when his father retired. He hates annoying kids, detests the cold, he can never meet any men in his job, basically his life is one big ball of the suck.
He takes the day off, refusing to visit any malls and be mauled by kids, and is sitting feeling sorry for himself, when his able assistant brings him some tea and a cookie. However Rudy also hates sweets, but he is kind of fascinated by the cookie. Eventually he’s told that it was created especially for him and he has to dunk it in the tea. Well, that causes quite a change in it, and he watched the cookie grow to be a full-sized man. It seems he hasn’t been hiding his homosexuality as well as he thought, and everyone figured he needed a companion.
Rudy really was an awkward curmudgeon. Of course at first he finds it hard to separate cookie from man. Is he real? Just sugar and spice and flour? He’s never really flirted before, and certainly not been in a relationship. It ends just at the beginning for them, as Rudy comes to accept that he is a real boy. Some may find Rudy a bit too curmudgeonly, but maybe my current mood made me want to say “you tell ‘em Rudy” rather than encourage him to get in the spirit as everyone around him seemed to be.
It was fun and a bit of true fantasy storytelling. I think if you enjoy these kind of spoofs on Christmas it will be a fun read, however if you just can’t think of Santa in “that” way at all (even though technically he only ‘plays’ Santa), it might not be for you.
This is the kind of story that some people enjoy for the lighthearted fantasy look at Santa and others may find off-putting. What helps here is that Santa is really Rudy. He inherited the role of Santa, he’s 35, fit and basically hates that he was forced to be Santa when his father retired. He hates annoying kids, detests the cold, he can never meet any men in his job, basically his life is one big ball of the suck.
He takes the day off, refusing to visit any malls and be mauled by kids, and is sitting feeling sorry for himself, when his able assistant brings him some tea and a cookie. However Rudy also hates sweets, but he is kind of fascinated by the cookie. Eventually he’s told that it was created especially for him and he has to dunk it in the tea. Well, that causes quite a change in it, and he watched the cookie grow to be a full-sized man. It seems he hasn’t been hiding his homosexuality as well as he thought, and everyone figured he needed a companion.
Rudy really was an awkward curmudgeon. Of course at first he finds it hard to separate cookie from man. Is he real? Just sugar and spice and flour? He’s never really flirted before, and certainly not been in a relationship. It ends just at the beginning for them, as Rudy comes to accept that he is a real boy. Some may find Rudy a bit too curmudgeonly, but maybe my current mood made me want to say “you tell ‘em Rudy” rather than encourage him to get in the spirit as everyone around him seemed to be.
It was fun and a bit of true fantasy storytelling. I think if you enjoy these kind of spoofs on Christmas it will be a fun read, however if you just can’t think of Santa in “that” way at all (even though technically he only ‘plays’ Santa), it might not be for you.
December 12, 2012
Rudolph is unhappy. Being a Santa runs in his family. And he hates it. Hates kids. Hates Christmas. Just hates it all. And most of all? He hates those freaking cookies.
His assistant, Hank, decides that Santa needs a special gift this year. And what a gift!
This is a fun short story (only 20 pages), but each character has…well…character.
The ending leaves the door open, but it’s still a nice ending.
Please see Mr. P's complete review on Dec. 18 at http://mrsconditreadsbooks.com/index....
His assistant, Hank, decides that Santa needs a special gift this year. And what a gift!
This is a fun short story (only 20 pages), but each character has…well…character.
The ending leaves the door open, but it’s still a nice ending.
Please see Mr. P's complete review on Dec. 18 at http://mrsconditreadsbooks.com/index....
December 15, 2012
2.5 Something about this short story just didn’t work for me. I’m not sure if it was the cookie man or Rudolph’s crappy attitude or what. Rudy has such a bad attitude about it all (his inherited job as Santa, the real Santa!) that when Hank (his assistant) makes him a companion, I felt sorry for the cookie man!
For those who like their holiday stories with a twist, this would be a good choice. For the more traditional (or those who don’t like whiney MC’s!), it’s a little off.
For those who like their holiday stories with a twist, this would be a good choice. For the more traditional (or those who don’t like whiney MC’s!), it’s a little off.
December 29, 2012
In this story Santa is called Rudolph and he is a bad-tempered, lonely man who doesn't even like Christmas very much. His assistant, Hank, can see that he's not happy and gives him a special Christmas gift. This was a very short story and really only showed the beginning for the two MCs but it's nice to think that Jack would be able to show Rudolph the true meaning of Christmas.
December 31, 2012
Okay this story is truly creepy and totally weird. I didn't like it at all. Rudolph was to depressing and to negative. A reader should get into a Christmas spirit, but I felt a need to run.... Creepy....
December 31, 2012
3,5 stars.
"Annoyed, Rudolph glared at the thing, then at Hank, and finally at the world outside the window..." Jeez, this guy-- he's so funny! XD
OMG, a cookie-man! OwO And he named him XD
This was a funny read, too short for my taste-- but oh, well. :)
"Annoyed, Rudolph glared at the thing, then at Hank, and finally at the world outside the window..." Jeez, this guy-- he's so funny! XD
OMG, a cookie-man! OwO And he named him XD
This was a funny read, too short for my taste-- but oh, well. :)
January 5, 2013
Rating: 3 stars
Not my cup of tea but well written story about a grumpy Santa lacking the Christmas spirit until someone gives him an unusual gift.
Read my full review at http://scatteredthoughtsandroguewords...
Dreamspinner Press Advent Story Roundup - Part II, January 5, 2013
Not my cup of tea but well written story about a grumpy Santa lacking the Christmas spirit until someone gives him an unusual gift.
Read my full review at http://scatteredthoughtsandroguewords...
Dreamspinner Press Advent Story Roundup - Part II, January 5, 2013
December 31, 2012
A cute story that shows that everyone deserves a special Christmas surprise.
December 23, 2012
Sweet short Christmas fairytale with some nice inventive quirks
January 6, 2013
Shoot! It was just getting good. I really liked the premise but the ending was a little too abrupt.
January 6, 2013
Unexpected and adorable. Rudy bordered on Scrooge, I felt so bad for how unhappy he was! Hank is fabulous and the world and magic were charming.
December 26, 2014
Too short!
February 24, 2014
sadly way too short
November 15, 2017
Bah humbug
Grumpy santa gets his cookie. Just what he wanted for Christmas. Nice quick story with a happy ever after. 3.5 stars
Grumpy santa gets his cookie. Just what he wanted for Christmas. Nice quick story with a happy ever after. 3.5 stars
December 4, 2012
Such a cute holiday story!
December 23, 2012
Read for m/m team bingo special holiday theme challenge.
August 6, 2016
What a weird (short) trip.
Not unenjoyable, but wow yeah ODD.
Not unenjoyable, but wow yeah ODD.
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