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Audio books of my English language novels are now available!

My Website Posted on May 17, 2024 by Christa PolkinhornMay 17, 2024

Dear bookworms and loyal readers, I’m excited to let you know that all my novels are now available as audio books on Audible.com. Check out the free samples: Audio Books on Audible Happy listening and have a great weekend! Christa

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Take a journey to the vineyards of Tuscany while staying at home!

My Website Posted on August 20, 2015 by Christa PolkinhornAugust 20, 2015

A picture paints a thousand words? Perhaps somewhat exaggerated, but I love pictures and they inspire me. This is why I created a picture journey for each of my novels. Here is the newest one for The Italian Sister (The … Continue reading →

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Posted in books ebooks, California, romantic suspense, The Italian Sister, Tuscany, winemaking

WARNING: SOMETHING ELSE IS HAPPENING by Lindsay Edmunds

My Website Posted on December 19, 2013 by Christa PolkinhornDecember 19, 2013

Today, I have the honor of welcoming one of my favorite authors to my blog. I loved Lindsay Edmund’s first novel CEL & ANNA, which I almost didn’t read because science fiction isn’t usually the genre I’m interested in. But I liked Lindsay’s … Continue reading →

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Protecting the Cittern by John Cammalleri

My Website Posted on August 12, 2012 by Christa PolkinhornAugust 12, 2012

Gritty and moving                                                                                                                                                                                PROTECTING THE CITTERN is a heart-wrenching story about a dysfunctional family, a manipulative and abusive father, a submissive mother, and children who try to carve a life for themselves in spite of it all. Tony, the son, … Continue reading →

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FREE BOOKS and a glance at my WIP

My Website Posted on May 23, 2012 by Christa PolkinhornMay 23, 2012

I’m nearing the end of my first draft of part three of the FAMILY PORTRAIT series. The working title is EMILIA. This has been the most difficult of the three books for me to write. The family has grown to four characters, … Continue reading →

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Two books for the price of one – one day only

My Website Posted on May 10, 2012 by Christa PolkinhornMay 10, 2012

BookSwag is a great new book site, where you can find a variety of inexpensive ebooks. Book One and Two of my Family Portrait series are featured on their bookshelves. Today only, part one, An Uncommon Family, is free on Amazon and … Continue reading →

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What is success? Doing the numbers . . .

My Website Posted on January 28, 2012 by Christa PolkinhornJanuary 28, 2012

I just finished a two-day free book giveaway on Amazon Select. It was a wild ride! Within one day, my two novels soared up to #5 and #67 in the free Kindle book ranks and the books were downloaded over … Continue reading →

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Hot off the press: “An Uncommon Family” – Book One of “Family Portrait”

My Website Posted on June 21, 2011 by Christa PolkinhornJune 21, 2011

Just published my new novel An Uncommon Family, Book One of the Family Portrait series. Book Two, Love of a Stonemason was published in 2010. In other words, I wrote the second book before the first. I do things backward sometimes. … Continue reading →

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Love of a Stonemason, chapter 5

My Website Posted on February 6, 2011 by Christa PolkinhornFebruary 6, 2011

Chapter 5 of my novel Love of a Stonemason. It is available both as Kindle ebook and trade paperback at Amazon and in different ebook formats at Smashwords. Average customer reviews: 5 stars. Blurb and Chapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 4 Chapter … Continue reading →

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Love of a Stonemason

My Website Posted on January 2, 2011 by Christa PolkinhornJanuary 2, 2011

Here is the first chapter of my novel “Love of a Stonemason.” It is available both as Kindle ebook and trade paperback at Amazon and in different ebook formats at Smashwords. Average customer reviews: 5 stars. Blurb: The young painter, Karla Bocelli, is … Continue reading →

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The Italian Sister (The Wine Lover’s Daughter, Book 1)

Winner of the Global Book Award Gold Medal 2025

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Love of a Stonemason (Family Portrait, Book 2)

Emilia (Family Portrait, Book 3)

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Ein ungewoehnliche Familie (Familienportrait, Band 1)

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