-- Somewhere between scrolling morning headlines and the third cup of coffee, many people feel overwhelmed by the weight of the world. Add the pressures of the holiday season, and stress levels can climb even higher. In response, bestselling author and transmedia storyteller Jennifer Barrette created a new holiday romantic comedy novel, Santa’s Looking for a Wife, co-written with her real-life Caribbean husband and business partner, Jonathan Bissoon-Dath.
While the holidays are often portrayed as joyful and magical, they can also intensify feelings of anxiety, grief, loneliness, and emotional exhaustion. Barrette spent the last five years immersed in writing Get Real About Grief, a deeply researched nonfiction book scheduled to debut by Blackstone Publishing in early January 2027. The book is based on interviews with hundreds of people navigating loss, trauma, and healing. During that writing process, the need for emotional balance became increasingly clear.
“The writing process was intense. And the holidays magnify everything,” says Barrette. “They amplify joy, but they also amplify stress and grief. During the years spent writing about grief, there was a need to create something that reminded people it’s okay, healthy even, to laugh.”
That need for joy sparked Santa’s Looking for a Wife, a title that immediately brings a smile to many faces. This holiday romantic comedy is inspired by a beloved Parang Soca song from the sister islands of Trinidad and Tobago. The song which Barrette and Bissoon-Dath acquired, Santa Looking for a Wife, is a seasonal staple throughout the Caribbean. It humorously imagines Santa heading south in search of a bride. As devoted fans of Santa and Mrs. Claus, Barrette and Bissoon-Dath established one firm creative rule from the start.
“We could not make Santa a cheater,” Barrette laughs. “That was non-negotiable.”
Instead, the writing duo created an entirely new Santa Claus mythology. In this reimagined world, Santa is not a singular magical being, but a title passed down through generations, similar to a royal family. This inventive approach honors tradition while opening the door to romance, chaos, and comedy, without compromising a beloved holiday icon.
The novel follows Santa as he is unexpectedly whisked away to the Caribbean, while his wife believes she is heading off on a simple girls’ trip and instead finds herself accidentally swept into the season finale drama of a reality television show reminiscent of The Real Housewives. As paparazzi, misunderstandings, and viral headlines collide, chaos unfolds across continents.
“Laughter does not dismiss pain,” Barrette adds. “It helps people survive it. During the holidays especially, comedy gives permission to exhale.”
Santa’s Looking for a Wife marks the first creative collaboration between Barrette and Bissoon-Dath and has already sparked plans for a sequel set in New Orleans. With the right team, there is hope that the story will eventually make its way to the big screen.
The novel is now available wherever books are sold.
About the Authors
Jennifer Barrette is a bestselling author, artist, award-winning screenwriter, and creator of the GET REAL ABOUT book series. Her work spans fiction, nonfiction, children’s literature, and transmedia storytelling, blending heart, humor, and cultural insight.
Jonathan Bissoon-Dath is an author, attorney, and creative partner whose Caribbean roots bring music, rhythm, and global perspective to his storytelling. Together, they create stories designed to entertain, uplift, and connect audiences worldwide.
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