Do you have a copy of my children's book "Your Hands Can Change The World!" Did you know that I also offer an educational resource full of activities to deepen and extend the lessons in the book: "Use Your Hands to Share: Exercises for Hearts & Hands." Are you an educator, group leader, home-schooling parent, … Continue reading What talents do you have?
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Shiny Sparks: MC Dalet
This week is the third installment of the new Shiny Sparks series, and we hear from MC Dalet about the power of music. MC Dalet provides a snapshot into his creative process: music is his guide, his healer, and an expansive tool to fuel his own creations. ____________________________________________ I can work anywhere. In fact, a … Continue reading Shiny Sparks: MC Dalet
Shiny Sparks: Miranda Chop
This week's inspiration highlight is provided with awe and acceptance by Miranda Chop. She takes us on a short but no less profound journey into her creative process as she answers the question, What Inspires You? _____________________________________ I’m never short on inspiration. It is everywhere, all the time, if you know where to look, but more … Continue reading Shiny Sparks: Miranda Chop
Shiny Sparks: LeeAnn Olivier
In this week's Shiny Sparks, we hear from author LeeAnn Olivier. She shares with us a snapshot of her creative process and answers the question What Inspires You? ____________________________________ Art museums and galleries are like churches to me. I think about this as my best friend Keth and I amble through the permanent collection of the … Continue reading Shiny Sparks: LeeAnn Olivier
Shiny Sparks – April 12, 2018
I launched the Shiny Sparks article series on January 29th, but I haven't been as consistent as I expected. I've had a few life delays, extra meetings, lots of book events (hooray!) and I lost my momentum a bit. Instead of making myself wrong for it, I'm examining the creative process as I experience it. … Continue reading Shiny Sparks – April 12, 2018
April Updates
Book Signing and Festivals April 7, 2018 11 a.m - 4 p.m. North Texas Book Festival Patterson-Appleton Arts Center 400 E Hickory St, Denton, Texas 76201 April 21, 2018 10 am - 4 pm In-Store Book Signing The Toy Maven - Southlake Visit me on Facebook for all of the details about my April events! Now … Continue reading April Updates
Want to be a part of something bigger?
Hi Everyone, In July of 2017, thanks to the donation efforts of my first crowdfunding campaign, I successfully published my first children's book, "Your Hands Can Change The World!" From this book, I was able to create an educational resource that deepens and extends the lessons in the book. I was also able to create … Continue reading Want to be a part of something bigger?
It's because when you kiss me it feels like the stars in the sky You're my private universe expansive and allowing Of course I feel too deeply I'm a Universe of exploding stars that you've lived in before with me I'm sure of it We've pieced together a galaxy you and me plus two and for me this is heaven … Continue reading
Shiny Sparks: February 26
I had just finished setting up my table for a book event yesterday, when a women walked up and asked me what my book is about. She looked really tired and I could see she had been crying. I answered her question and we got to talking, and she's going through some serious life challenges. … Continue reading Shiny Sparks: February 26
Use Your Hands To Share
Today’s the day! Hot off the presses and available for purchase! “Use Your Hands To Share: Exercises for Hearts & Hands” This PDF downloadable booklet offers discussion questions, exercises, and craft activities for ages 3-11 years to expand and deepen the concepts in the book. The booklet is 19 pages of fun and you’ll … Continue reading Use Your Hands To Share
Author Cristee cook 