Category Archives: Writing/My Writing/Children’s Books

Homeless Again & Request

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Christa Upton

I’m back!  (For now….) Here’s how we became homeless again. In January (2013) we saw a major sign that our housing would probably get worse for me.  It did. We searched (and are still searching) at least five online rental … Continue reading →

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The Library Thief is New & Improved!

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Christa Upton

Well, the thief himself isn’t new & improved, just the book….  🙂   Sorry, couldn’t resist another silly title to my blog post. So, the second edition of The Library Thief is available on Amazon right now! The Library Thief … Continue reading →

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Publishing on Kindle

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Christa Upton

I think it’s going to work!!! Just yesterday, as I posted, I was still trying not to pull my hair out in frustration. A new day, a “fresh” perspective, and new Google search turned up this: http://www.cjs-easy-as-pie.com/p/kindle-publishing.html I tried using … Continue reading →

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The Library Thief Stole My Time

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Christa Upton

Couldn’t resist a silly title for my blog post today.  🙂 So I’m trying to get my new version of The Library Thief up on Amazon Kindle.  Everything went smoothly except the photos.  I knew it would be tricky, but … Continue reading →

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Christian Books that can Entertain AND Uplift You

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Christa Upton

The “new and improved” version of my children’s mystery The Library Thief is coming to Amazon Kindle soon.  More below! Marji Laine at Faith Driven Fiction invited me to a fun “blog hop”!  You can check out Marji’s answers to … Continue reading →

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Quirks

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Christa Upton

So why do I keep changing the photo at the top of my website?  Because I get tired of looking at the same one!   🙂 Also it’s because when I am literally too tired to do anything but sit on … Continue reading →

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I’m on Marji Laine’s Website! :)

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Christa Upton

I’m so excited—Marji posted my “short story” on her website!!  (Mine is the second story down on Pink Party: Popping the Question.  http://marjilaine.com/   Read Jackie’s story, too—it’s very sweet!!) Marji is a published author http://marjilaine.com/for-readers/wip/ , fellow homeschooling mother, and … Continue reading →

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Poem about Cinnamon

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Christa Upton

Almost 19 years ago, A Cute Kitten Surprise— Our first “baby.”   Chasing strings, playing with stuffed Mousie, Snuggling, purring.   Drinking out of the dripping sink, Poking a paw through the knothole next to the stairway.   Getting used … Continue reading →

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