MONTREAL, Dec. 6 - For the very first time, old Santa decided to introduce his dog Doran(TM) to the world. Two shepherd children, who live in the Great Pyrenees Mountains, offered Doran to him on Christmas Eve last year. Doran is a huge guardian puppy, white as snow. It was to protect Santa's herd of reindeer from predators in the North Pole.
Santa was quoted as saying, "After that incident with Prancer and the pack of arctic wolves, this gift was truly a blessing!"
Santa's dog, Doran, is an original character from a children's story told only in a new format called electronic book or e-book. It is a growing trend for authors on the Internet. The author Marc Dufresne explains, "After evaluating all venues of publication, I found the best way to share this Christmas story is in the e-book format. It gives a chance for authors to reach an incredible large audience and offer their work directly to the public, which would otherwise be impossible without the backing of a big publication company."
"But" the author warns, "People still want a good story, no matter what the format is."
The author believes the trend for quality e-books will only grow with time. According to IDC research, sales for e-books will grow to at least 400 million by 2004. "We've seen cocooning as a new way of life, and with recent events, I believe in the growth of e-books with people, who don't want to leave the comfort and safety of their home, and want a good read."
If you would like to know more about Santa's dog, Doran, for the Christmas holiday or to contact the author, visit: http://www.santas-dog.com(TM) or send e-mail at [email protected].
