Hair on Fire
A Heartwarming & Humorous Christmas Memoir
Tired of the hustle and bustle of December?
Book Summary →
Hair on Fire
Tired of the hustle and bustle of December? Hair on Fire is your heartfelt invitation to pause, laugh, and rediscover the magic of the holiday season. Filled with humor, nostalgia, and warmth, these stories bring Christmas to life in a way that touches the heart and lifts the spirit.
★2024 Global Book Awards Silver Medalist – Christmas Books Category
Award-winning author Larada Horner-Miller, the daughter of a real cowboy from rural southeastern Colorado, draws on seventy years of festive memories to share the true meaning of Christmas. Through her poems, prose, and thoughtful scripture reflections, she captures the joy, the bittersweet moments, and the little miracles that make the season unforgettable.
In Hair on Fire, you’ll delight in:
- Heartwarming tales that bring back the wonder of Christmas and awaken your inner child
- Honest reflections on the mix of joy and melancholy the holidays can bring, and why both are worth embracing
- An immersive retelling of Joseph and Mary’s journey to Bethlehem that puts you in the Holy Family’s shoes
- Unique New Mexican holiday traditions and tips for bringing them to life in your own home
- Hilarious moments, like why you should never stand too close to the angels in a pageant, and much more
Perfect for readers who love uplifting memoirs, faith-filled holiday stories, and laughter-filled reflections, Hair on Fire is a gift that will leave your heart full and your spirits bright.
Bring the warmth, faith, and joy of Christmas into your home — grab Hair on Fire today!
What readers say about the book🧐
Beautifully written book bringing us back to the mystery and joy of Christmas. May we always look at it through the eyes of wonder like a child does. This was a quick read and I enjoyed being taken through the years of Larada's memories and her probing questions at the end of the chapters.
Jodi Wiesneski
About the Author →
Larada Horner-Miller
Larada Horner-Miller is an accomplished multi-genre author with a passion for storytelling across poetry, memoir, and historical biography. Holding a bachelor’s degree in English and a master of education, she has published eight books that explore the depths of human experience with warmth, insight, and creativity.
Her literary works span diverse genres, including award-winning biographies, historical fiction, memoirs, and poetry collections. Notable publications include:
~Was It a Dream?: The first in a four-book poetry series exploring life’s journey
~Hair on Fire: A heartwarming and humorous Christmas memoir
~Coronavirus Reflections: Bitter or Better?: A reflective exploration of the global pandemic
~Just Another Square Dance Caller: The authorized biography of world-renowned square dance caller Marshall “Flip” Flippo
~A Time to Grow Up: An acclaimed grief memoir recognized by multiple book awards
An accomplished speaker, Horner-Miller has presented at the Women Writing the West Conference and creates Memoir Workshops to help others preserve their family legacies through writing.
When not writing, she enjoys an active life with her husband Lin in the mountains near Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her interests include square dancing, traveling, knitting, and co-managing her family’s historic ranch in southeastern Colorado.