Well, this new book of mine has been in process since 2021. That is quite a long gestation period, you might say. This is the first book of my new historical fiction series for readers in 3rd through 5th grade.
My first published book, Camping Diaries (2026), was a family memoir project with 10 family members joining me to share some hilarious, memorable, and insightful camping stories from our personal experiences. When I have been selling at outdoor markets and out of my car, I have been surprised by the highly favorable reception our joint work has received.
My next book, The Rooster That Would Not Crow (2026), is an illustrated children’s book based partially on an experience my youngest daughter, Christian, had with a teenage rooster. This has been very popular here and even my ebook in foreign markets like Japan.
My newest book, Little Child’s Dream, will go to my editor soon for a once-over now that my illustrations are completed. I am giving it a once over, yes, for the 25th+ time. Soon, I hope to meet with a Caddo historian or the tribe's Director of Culture in Binger, OK, to get feedback from their perspective before I upload and publish the illustrated chapter book.
Little Child desires to fit in; he often feels left out. This is a coming-of-age story many can relate to, set in the early days of the frontier.
My target audience is 4th graders studying Texas history, but parents, teachers, and young readers will enjoy this and the others in the series.
More about the others later. (Sign up on my website to stay updated. This series is something really special.)
Thanks for tuning in and reading my update. Tell someone to come and visit my website. I have ebooks, paperbacks, and hardbacks for Camping Diaries, as well as my new series coming out this fall, 2026.
Drop me a line and tell me which of my books you liked the best so far. I love to hear from you and value your feedback!
Christie
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I have ebooks out there for all of you, including my international readers. I have readers in the USA and Japan so far who are reading my Kindle books. Let’s see if your country can outdo them for readership. I’ve priced them very low, not because they are not worth it, but what good is a good book without readers? Times are hard everywhere, and I want you to be able to enjoy reading regardless.
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