Some secrets are worth believing in Block the CleanerBot has spent months planning Deer Valley's Christmas Eve celebration. Every decoration must be perfect. Every guest must be delighted. Every detail must be flawless. But when a massive snowstorm threatens to ruin everything, Block's carefully calculated plans unravel. Then Gerald "Jerry" Olafson arrives—a weathered man traveling with five peculiar robotic companions called Coblots. Their snow glider is broken. Their timeline is impossible. And nine-year-old Nilo is convinced the mysterious stranger has a secret. As the blizzard intensifies and the party falls apart, Block discovers that some Christmas miracles require a little chaos—and a belief in magic he didn't know he needed. Perfect for fans science fiction with heartFound family storiesRobots with personalityHeartwarming holiday talesPost-apocalyptic hope A Robot Christmas is a standalone holiday novella set in the Rusted Wasteland universe. Whether you're new to Block's world or a longtime fan, this festive story delivers warmth, wonder, and the reminder that the best gifts can't be wrapped.
Author
Cameron Coral is an award-nominated science fiction author. Her book Steel Guardian about a post-apocalyptic CleanerBot was awarded second place in the Self-Published Science Fiction Competition (SPSFC). Growing up with a NASA engineer in the family instilled a deep respect for science and for asking lots of questions. Watching tons of Star Trek episodes helped, too. Her imagination is fueled by breakthroughs in robotics, space travel, and psychology. After moving around a lot (Canada, Arizona, Maryland, Australia), she now lives in Northern Illinois with her husband and a “shorty” Jack Russell terrier who runs the house. Want a free novel, advance copies of books, and occasional rants about why robots are awesome? Visit her website: CameronCoral.com
