Author & Educator
Author of Gripping Tales
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Educator for all Ages
Fiction Specialties: Fantasy for Adults & Picture books for Children
Teaching Specialties:
College-Level Writing (Business & Academic)
Elementary Level Education
Christina's Motto
"Pursue Your Dreams & Thrive!"
Published Work
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Upcoming Books
~~ Dream Guardian ~~
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A Science Fantasy Novel
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​Tasked with shielding Earth's children from soul-stealing nightmares, a cynical Special Forces fairy soldier from another world finds her heart—and her mission—threatened by an abused little girl and the one man she wasn't supposed to fall for. To save two worlds from an encroaching darkness, the disciplined guardian must protect the vulnerable family and rediscover the very emotion she believed was a myth: love.
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The Woman in Green from Cromarty
Novella series​​
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Coming Soon: Novellas 2-5​​
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Book 2 of
The Woman in Green
from Cromarty:
The Next Moon
Key Theme:
Survival & Vulnerability
Primary Characters:
Ashley & Kelly
Book 3 of
The Woman in Green
from Cromarty:
The Riddle Master
Key Theme:
Coming of Age
Primary Characters:
​Penny & Chait
Book 4 of
The Woman in Green
from Cromarty:
The Black Isle
Key Theme:
Historical Legend
Primary Characters:
Young Gudrun & Chait
Book 5 of
The Woman in Green
from Cromarty:
The Shadow of the King
Key Theme:
Expanding Lore
Primary Characters:
The Entire Family vs. McKinnon
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WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
Joan Schwieghardt
​Young readers learn two lessons in this charming story. One, special memories can be deliberately created; and two, memories are great tools for offsetting fears and anxieties. And as a bonus, there is an activity guide at the back of the book that explores the themes therein, and, since the particular memory in the story is weather-related, it also includes a great introduction to some climate essentials.
Mother of Many Bookish, NZ
The Woman in Green from Cromarty: A Legend
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Short, Sharp and Fantastic!
With mystery, thrills, and Magic ✨ The Woman in Green from Cromarty will be hard to put down, which is fantastic due to it being a short novel. If you need something to spark a thought and drag you out of a reading slump, this is the perfect piece. Pick it up and don't let go till you're done!
Jillian
Friday Nights Are Not a Good Time to Get Groceries" (short-story in A Scream in the Night anthology
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​A Scream in the Night 2 was a fun & spooky read. I'm a huge fan of horror anthologies and love that they often give readers a chance to discover new authors. Christina Francine is one to watch from this volume, as her story "Friday Nights Are Not a Good Time to Get Groceries" will leave you wanting to hear more of this ghoulish ghost story.
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Cheryl Tardif
A unique, sweet story, perfect for children entering school. And it comes with a discussion guide for parents or children. If your child is ambivalent about his/her first day of school, I recommend you read this book together. Maybe dance in the rain...
Warda Atroun
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5 Stars
My daughter Rosa loves reading « Special Memory." She is almost two, but could understand the story through picture descriptions and reading through the Language Experience Approach. This book is a gift to children's libraries.
Kendra Leighson
The Woman in Green from Cromarty: A Legend
5 Stars​
This book took me by surprise with how deeply it touched me. Beneath the folklore and danger lies a moving story about family, inner strength, and reclaiming a legacy that was hidden. The pacing is smooth, the imagery is rich, and the emotional stakes are high. Christina Francine has crafted something special.
J.J. Eriksen
The Woman in Green from Cromarty: A Legend
5.0 out of 5 stars
The legend is fascinating. Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2024I just finished the novella and it was a very intriguing piece with the legend entwined with personal experiences of the author. This book packed much interest and is a fast, action-packed story. Kudos for pulling in the Celtic accent, that can be hard to do and keep true to the story. I will be watching this author for more of her works!
Carolyn Radmonavich
Friday Nights Are Not a Good Time to Get Groceries" (short-story in A Scream in the Night anthology​
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Carolyn Radmonavich, author of The Shape-Shifter series, said she absolutely loved "Friday Nights Are Not a Good Time to Get Groceries." She adds that she "loved the mixture of scary with levity. The first sentence starts with a bang, "Lawrence Herkles wanted a gun," but instead gets a branch for his pocket. Right away, he's a good villain or at least a bad guy because he can afford to drink whisky, but his wife and kids are hungry, and he says they whine when they complain about it. There's a bit of a love story going on with Phil and Cheryl. She appreciates him at the end - character change or growth. I absolutely loved bringing in Mrs. Kaminsky and the kosher dill pickles." Radmonavich finalizes her thoughts with the "story [is] clever, well-written, and interesting."
Special Memory is a bookcrossing book and is on the go, traveling around. People are finding it at cafes, libraries, and many other places. If you find a copy, let everyone know where you found it by going to bookcrossing and entering the code from the inside cover. Read the story and then let it go back to traveling.
Where Special Memory lands is anyone's guess.
