This week my husband was out-of-town for 5 days, and I was basically a single SAH Mom. I realize there are families out there who do this on a consistent basis, but our family doesn't, so when one parent is gone, our kids are definitely affected. My husband is extremely hands on, and we share … Continue reading Shiny Sparks, February 12
Author: cristeecook
My Crowdsourced Life
I want to talk about community. The dictionary defines community as: a unified body of individuals a social state or condition There is an implied consciousness behind it. And the word togetherness: warm fellowship, as among members of a family the quality, state, or condition of being together They are ideas that sound easy enough … Continue reading My Crowdsourced Life
Shiny Sparks: February 5
Last week was challenging, and finding inspiration wasn't my main focus. In truth, finding beauty usually comes easily to me. I often see it in the world despite crazy things happening all around us, and I prefer to look at life from a brighter perspective. But this past week I had a financial surprise, my … Continue reading Shiny Sparks: February 5
Diamond in the Rough
My father came to visit one afternoon he triumphantly presented a small blue box with an appraisal my grandmothers wedding ring he said this is yours now I don’t have a lot of experience with diamonds I don’t wear bling my wedding ring is a modest silver band with a little message on the inside … Continue reading Diamond in the Rough
Thank You, Half Price Books!
I had an in-store book signing at Half Price Books in Dallas on Sunday. I'm excited to share some of the pictures, and share a little about the fun experience. Many bookstores will host book signings for independent authors. Each bookstore is a little bit different - some take a portion of your sales, some … Continue reading Thank You, Half Price Books!
Shiny Sparks: January 29
When I decided to take my blog more seriously, and really treat my idea as the magical possibility I know it is, I wanted a simple way to plan the weekly content. I want consistency and ease for myself so that I don't self-sabotage. I also want to create the blog/website that I want to … Continue reading Shiny Sparks: January 29
Use Your Words
I’m working on the second book in my children’s book series. It’s about our mouth: our sense of taste and our teeth – the material world aspect of our mouths. It’s also about the power of words – the spiritual world aspect of our mouths. I write about how to use our 5 senses in … Continue reading Use Your Words
The Beginners’ Guide to Publishing with a Self-Publishing Company
In March of 2016, I sat in my kitchen with a dear friend. We were looking at a pile of illustrations I had just completed for my first children’s book, Your Hands Can Change The World! I had decided to publish my book, and was telling her that I had no idea where to begin, … Continue reading The Beginners’ Guide to Publishing with a Self-Publishing Company
Lessons in Crowdfunding
I have always dreamed of being a published writer, but I never imagined I would write and illustrate a children's book. But in March of 2017, I had completed my book, and the next step was publishing. When Your Hands Can Change The World! was completed, I felt many emotions. I was excited, and I felt … Continue reading Lessons in Crowdfunding
In Winter
In Winter The darkness takes over Some mornings I wake up in the black fetal under 3 layers I feel safe and swaddled until I uncover an arm or a leg I’m hit with a stinging chill and remember that it is Winter My dreams are different during shorter days In them, my teeth … Continue reading In Winter
Author Cristee cook 