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Chris A. Shoemaker is a national award-winning columnist and first-time children's author.

The Great Mrs. Claus draws upon his decades-long tradition of playing Santa Claus with his family before audiences throughout the United States and abroad.

"Do I believe in Santa Claus? I most certainly do! My ruddy cheeks and aversion to hot weather are sure give-aways!" he chuckles. When not performing, a passion for collecting unusual art glass ornaments from faraway places keeps him in the Christmas spirit.

In addition to establishing his Claus publishing business, Chris founded Acts of Creation, an IP development company, Freshi Films, a youth digital media company and the International Family Film Festival (IFFF), the first U.S. film festival dedicated to family films and celebrating 15 years in 2010.

The Great Mrs. Claus has garnered a Mom's Choice Award® (Gold), Independent Publisher Book Award and a Moonbeam Children's Book Award, and is domestically distributed by Greenleaf Book Group.

With more grandchildren on the way, Chris lives with his wife, Suzanne, in Southern California.

Chris A. Shoemaker is a national award-winning columnist and first-time children's author. The Great Mrs. Claus draws upon his decades-long tradition of playing Santa Claus with his family before audiences throughout the United States and abroad. "Do I believe in Santa Claus? I most certainly do! My ruddy cheeks and aversion to hot weather are sure give-aways!" he chuckles. When not perfor... More