Contact: Laura Lewis, The Storybook Advent , 424-206-1673, CouplesCo@yahoo.com

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 1 /Christian Newswire/ -- As the effects of a tightening economy choke charities, the need for their services increases. Two authors have created a solution that promotes Christian principles, instills hope, fosters inspiration and empowers non-profits to increase donations quickly without increasing costs.

The solution is the 'The Storybook Advent™ Calendar', the collection of 24-Christian children's stories and the music album 'The Storybook Carols™ Collection', featuring 20-classic carols. The authors, Lewis Brech are Manhattan Beach writer, artist and marketer, Laura D. Lewis and United Kingdom based composer, songwriter and lyricist Michael Brech. Leveraging affiliate marketing, the book and music collection raise funds through a 50% revenue share using online digital products distributor Clickbank.

"Publishing electronically" explains forty-two year old Lewis, "allows the book and carols collection to be marketed virally via websites and e-mail newsletters. Had the book been created in the traditional form, churches and non-profits would be required to purchase copies up front. E-publishing eliminates this risk and it enables non-profits to gather donations immediately."

'The Storybook Advent Calendar' includes verses to 20 carols, the top 10-Christian principles and 24 fully illustrated children's stories ranging from classics including 'The Little Match Seller' by Hans Christian Andersen and 'Giving' by Christian poet Kahlil Gibran to seven original stories by Lewis Brech.

Lyrics in the book are translated into gorgeous piano solos in the 'Storybook Advent Carols Collection' performed by Michael Brech.

"We looked at was what out there," explains Lewis. "We wanted to recapture the comforting nostalgia of singing carols around a piano with friends and family. We chose piano solos which form the perfect background music for dinner or caroling parties to opening presents Christmas morning." Carols include 'Oh Holy Night', a feisty version of 'Jingle Bells' and all-time favorite 'Greensleeves'.

The book and carols collection can be purchased and downloaded anywhere in the world. Military families specifically benefit.

The 'Storybook Advent Calendar' is available online for $9.95 and the 'Storybook Advent Carols' collection is $8.95 or together for $16.95.

The Book (PDF) & The Storybook Carols Collection (mp3) are available for review at: www.storybookadvent.com/_Press/_Samples.asp

Bios on Lewis Brech available at: www.storybookadvent.com/AboutUs.htm

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