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From 2007 to 2010, I suffered accidental Toxic Injury (also called Multiple Chemical Sensitivity or Environmental Illness). But, the forced time in bed has given me time to write. It has been such a blessing to work on my children's books and stories!-
Steve & Christa
I love: God, family & friends, outdoors, gardening, animals, writing, reading, photography, cooking, music, dance, bare feet, long skirts, lavender & yellow, and chocolate.
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Category Archives: Writing/My Writing/Children’s Books
The Mysterious Gold Medal
Today I would like to introduce Mrs. Virginia Griesse. Nearly 30 years ago, she was my music teacher at school! 🙂 She and her husband also led a wonderful children’s singing group called Sounds of Sonshine. I have many wonderful … Continue reading
Free E-book Mystery for Kids
The Disappearing Snacks will be free on Kindle from Dec. 11 through Dec. 15, 2015. Grab your copy, and you can even “loan” it to others who read on the Kindle app! And if you would, go back to Amazon … Continue reading
Free Stocking Stuffer Idea
Know any kids (or adults 🙂 ) who like puzzles or coloring pages? Print some out from here, roll up gently, tie with a red ribbon, and stuff in a stocking! Funny stories by kids are here. Or, how about … Continue reading
My New Book is Out!
It feels so good, like when you’d finish that term paper in school. Only I hope to get money instead of a good grade! lol You can find the book HERE or follow the link under the picture. And don’t … Continue reading
The Author Behind the Mysteries
Today I am very happy to be interviewing my friend and new internet secretary, Marji Laine. She writes on Faith Driven Fiction and is a newly added author to the Suspense Sisters. One of my favorite book genres is mystery, … Continue reading
Secrets of a Fellow Writer
So today I am very happy to be interviewing my friend K. M. Updike, author of The Life and Death of Terry Dodd, written in the summer of 2013 and soon to be published! Q. Could you tell us a … Continue reading
My New Children’s Book is Available for Purchase!
The Disappearing Snacks is finally complete! Who’s sneaking in into the church and stealing food? And why? The Johnson cousins and their friends tackle a new mystery, one that has the church custodian, youth pastor, and everyone alike stumped. What … Continue reading
10 Steps to Succeed at Projects
Almost none of these ideas come from me, because I’m a typical artist/writer—I’m a dreamer, I would rather create than get “bogged down” by details, etc. Adding in brain fog and other symptoms from my Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, I would … Continue reading
Ode to the Black Hills
So here’s the little piece that I wrote when I thought we were going to move to Arizona. But I still feel this way (and I’m glad I don’t have to say “goodbye” right now. 🙂 ) Ode to the … Continue reading
Meet Cefa!
So, (praise God), another part of my life beyond MCS is children’s books. I’d like to introduce Cefa to you. Cefa is a cute cartoon cat, with the distinction of having his own blog! 🙂 http://www.cefathecat.com/index.html Cefa stars in several … Continue reading
