A Turtle Island Christmas Carol

Seventy-six-year-old Goldie Perry has buried too many people she loves. Just days after laying her mother, Helen, to rest, she’s supposed to marry John McKinnon on Christmas Eve at The Pink Octopus Hotel—the quirky seaside inn she built with her late husband fifty years ago.

But grief has a way of making cowards of the brave. Terrified of losing again, Goldie calls off the wedding and retreats into the safety of solitude.

That’s when the spirits arrive.

In this heartwarming reimagining of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, three ghosts—past, present, and future—guide Goldie through her memories of love, laughter, and loss. Each visit forces her to confront a question she’s been avoiding: will she protect her heart forever, or take one last leap of faith?

Full of humor, nostalgia, and holiday warmth, A Turtle Island Christmas Carol is a story about courage, family, and saying yes to life—even when it terrifies you.