AUTHOR PRESENTATIONS/SIGNINGS
The Story Behind the Story
The story behind the research and writing of your choice of Christina’s books:
Chicken Wing Wisdom, Crown Hill, Heart & Soul,
Beauty & Grace, Money or Love.
The Women I Write
The inspiring women whose lives Christina has profiled and imagined.
WRITING PRESENTATIONS/WORKSHOPS
Build Effective Writing Habits
Based on four successful decades as a professional writer, Christina shares ways to develop, exercise, and master effective writing habits.
Finding Your Writer’s Purpose
Determine what you want to write and why.
Then do it!
There Are a Million Writers in the World
How can you stand out as that million-in-one?
STORYTELLING PRESENTATIONS/WORKSHOPS
Your Story
Why it matters to share your own, “Once Upon A Time.”
A Storyteller’s Bucket List
Imagine it. Define it. Do it!
Business Storytelling
It’s more than spreadsheets and bottom lines
PR and Media Storytelling
Five principles of effective media outreach
WOMEN’S PRESENTATIONS
Heart and Soul
In this presentation, Christina shares the stories behind the stories of her "Heart & Soul" Commentaries that she wrote/recorded, respectively, for her Sun Newspaper and NPR Affiliate/ WBFO 88 FM Radio Commentaries.
Topics range from community, family, fashion, holidays, home, love and marriage, parents—-grand and god, and women. This presentation connects with audiences of all ages and interests.
Womenfriends
This topic is about a decision Christina made a few years ago to elevate the name for her circle of trusted and valued "girlfriends" to “womenfriends.”
That decision was based on her belief that we women move through life supporting, loving, and showing up for each other in ways that are so much more significant and impactful than the title “girlfriends” suggests.
Chocolate and/or wine may be required!
Why Invite Christina to Speak at Your Next Event?
“On the night of her reading at The Cell Theater, Christina shared the first chapter of her book, Beauty & Grace. Her delivery was engaging and at the end the audience showed their appreciation with a standing ovation. If you are searching for a speaker for your event, I would recommend Christina as an engaging presenter, an entertaining author, and a charming storyteller.”--- Charles R. Hale, founder Charles Hale Productions, Co-founder Artist Without Walls
Charles R. Hale
“Christina spoke twice at the 2019 South Dakota Book Festival and was such a hit that we had to keep adding seats to her presentations! She also led a discussion on her book, Beauty & Grace for the South Datoka Women’s Prison Book Club. The women loved reading the book and the whole evening with Christina.” --- Vonnie Shields, Former Chair South Dakota Humanities Council, Founder South Dakota Women’s Prison Book Club.
Purchase Your Author Signed Copy of Christina’s Books
"In Money or Love, Christina has crafted a modern love story for those who want a fairytale that still has all of life's twists and turns. And we, the readers, believe because of Christina’s storyteller’s skills in weaving this wonderful book of hope and redemption.”—-Cindy A.
"I just finished reading the final 6 chapters of Money or Love, and I loved the ending! As always, Christina’s ability to create compelling and intriguing characters pulled me right in with yet another completely different, yet delightful read. I hate to say this because I have loved all of Christina’s books but this one might now be my favorite!”—-Kim P
READ A FREE PREVIEW OF MONEY or LOVE
From the moment we’re born, no matter male or female, we come into the world looking for love---from our parents, our siblings, our extended family, our friends and eventually from “the one.” The thing is, looking for love in the first half of life is a very different process than from the far side of 40. And in today’s complex world, that can mean learning to navigate online dating sites and mobile apps
Meet Pete Wilson, a 53-year old PR/Marketing Guru who has been abruptly down-sized from his high-paying job. He is also a divorced father stuck in a rumpled bachelor lifestyle yet dedicated to ensuring his college-aged daughter forever sees him as, “Super Dad.” He is frustrated, dejected, and desperately determined to get back to work.
Meet Julia Regent, a 52-year old widow who has been rescued from the depth of her sorrows by the caring friendship of three womenfriends, also widows. Five years after her husband’s passing Julia is at a crossroads. Should she sell her home? Should she start making changes to her family’s defining traditions? Does she dare acknowledge that she is lonely and would once again like a man in her life?
Pete and Julia meet at the intersection of online dating. One for money. One for love. This humorous and touching story of their relationship evolves in a timeline between Halloween and Valentine’s Day, evidencing the challenges of internet dating from the far side of 40 and the rewards of finding love at any age.