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

My Website Posted on July 1, 2024 by Christa PolkinhornJuly 1, 2024

One of the most interesting aspects of planning and writing a novel is doing research, meaning reading a lot, traveling to the locals where my novels take place, and taking pictures that fuel my imagination while writing. I love to … Continue reading →

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Finding Angelo (The Wine Lover’s Daughter, Book 2) – ready for pre-order!

My Website Posted on June 8, 2016 by Christa PolkinhornJune 8, 2016

Dear Friends and Bookworms, For those of you who are not on my mailing list, here is an exciting announcement. By the way, getting on my mailing list and being informed about new books and important events in my writing … Continue reading →

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Der Steinmetz und die Malerin – für die deutschsprachigen Leseratten

My Website Posted on February 18, 2015 by Christa PolkinhornFebruary 18, 2015

Für die deutschsprachigen Leser, die es noch nicht wissen: das zweite Buch meiner Familienportrait-Trilogie ist nun ebenfalls auf Deutsch erhältlich, als eBook und, seit kurzem, auch als Taschenbuch. Kurzbeschreibung:Für die junge Malerin Karla Bocelli gehört Verlust zum Alltag. Mit fünf … Continue reading →

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Mystery, Thriller, or Suspense?

My Website Posted on August 20, 2014 by Christa PolkinhornAugust 20, 2014

I am working on my WIP with the title The Italian Sister. It started out as a family drama, but on the way, it developed into a …. and that’s my dilemma, what do I call it? Here is the … Continue reading →

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

Winner of the Global Book Award Gold Medal 2025

Finding Angelo (The Wine Lover’s Daughter, Book 2

Fire in the Vineyard (The Wine Lover’s Daughter, Book 3)

An Uncommon Family (Family Portrait, Book 1)

Love of a Stonemason (Family Portrait, Book 2)

Emilia (Family Portrait, Book 3)

FAMILY PORTRAIT (The Complete Collection)

Ein ungewoehnliche Familie (Familienportrait, Band 1)

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