Christina St.Clair

I've been a serious writer for many years. I have learned much about the craft, got divorced and remarried, became a spiritual director and minister, and continue to study wisdom traditions. I am a fan of the Russian writers, Tolstoy and Dostoyevsky. I am also a fan of spiritual leaders such as Thich Nhat Hanh, Thomas Merton, Joan Chittister, CS Lewis, and many others.

I began writing for children when I was in my thirties because I wanted a deeper life. At the time I was a chemist. The children's books I have written are all partly autobiographical: I wanted to look at my sometimes difficult childhood experiences (classism, rejection, powerlessness) as well as my psychic experiences (telepathy, transcendent moments, ghosts) and turn them into stories. At times, I've wanted to give up, but my hope continues to be that the books I have written will interest others. And earn some money.

The Ten Yen series, co-authored with Amanda Armstrong, are contemporary post-modern books with a mystical twist, all about how people make choices to help or hurt one another, but there is a hidden spiritual process which through collective cooperation, results in miraculous healing.

My latest novel, Naomi and Ruth, Loyalty Among Women, is historical fiction inspired by the Biblical Book of Ruth. It is as historically accurate as possible, and fills in the gaps about these two dear friends, Naomi and Ruth. There is also a study guide by Roberta Mosier-Peterson to help readers, groups and book clubs reflect and form deep companionship.

My website is www.loyaltyamongwomen.com Read my blog: womens'stories