Featured Author Mary Anne Kamols Published Titles The Secret of St. Nicholas The Secret of St. Nicholas Is Santa real? This often asked question leaves many parents wondering what to say. The Secret of Saint Nicholas provides an answer. Yes-it is Mum and Dad who deliver the presents on Christmas Eve. However, the story tells that Santa was a real person and that parents carry on the special tradition that he started. This is an enchanting story, blending the history of Saint Nicholas with a tale of village people and Christmas customs. It reveals how the love of Saint Nicholas for children has been passed down through generations until the present day. Author Mary Kamols shares this secret in a way that enables a child to believe in Father Christmas and still keep Christmas magical. At the end of the story, the child is entrusted to pass the secret on to their own children when the time comes. The pastel illustrations by David Russ capture the essence of the timeless tale. Mary Anne Kamols After education at Somerville House, Brisbane and working as a Secretary, Mary studied at the Brisbane Kindergarten Teacher's College. She became an early childhood teacher. This experience gave her a love of children's literature and an insight into their interests. She wrote The Secret of Saint Nicholas in answer to her daughter's questions about why daddy played Father Christmas. When friends asked for a copy to share with their children, Mary researched the story further and this book became reality. Mary lives at Wellington Point with her husband and three children in a late nineteenth century home. She keeps busy renovating, gardening and writing and enjoys embroidery and quilting. She has taught children's art and adult Folk Art.