Consultant and Author, D. K. Christi

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Writing Contest is a Tie.

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Ed Leonard & Jacki Donnelly

A picture is worth a thousand words, as they say, and that was your assignment. Well, more accurately, 500 — 600 words. And writing about the above photo art, Valle Pintado by Aggie Villanueva, was the subject.

Our six judges returned a split decision, so without further ado Visual Arts Junction, and our many contest sponsors, t...

Ghost Orchid by DK Christi August 5, 2009, 6:00 pm

The natural world's beauty is the balm of the soul. After a long working day, I planned a visit to Corkscrew Swamp to visit my obsession, the ghost orchid. Thunder, lightning and rain squalls almost interfered. Fortunately, they cooled the air. As I walked along the path strewn with pine straw from the heavy winds, I had to use care to keep from slipping on the rain soaked boardwalk.

The Everglades were ...

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A mysterious orchid is central to a story of love, lies, and redemption.

Once more before I die…the haunting mantra of a lonely woman. A woman grieving more than one loss. On her regular walks amongst the splendor of the Audubon Society sanctuary, situated at the edge of the Florida Everglades, the sights and sounds ...

September 12, 2009, 1:25 pm

What's in a Cover? I thought when Arirang: The Bamboo Connection was published it had the most beautiful cover I could imagine for the story. The romance of Greek mythology figures throughout the novel, and the Parthenon on the bright red cover, two gold bamboo rings representin...

August 22, 2009, 5:30 am

I found a new toy! I'm caught between writing and playing. Jingproject.com is a free piece of a larger piece of software that allows me to capture anything from my screen into a video. Just like that! Pull down their little sun, park it on my screen, and presto! I have a five minute only video. I can use free stock photography, free stock music, and my own collection of photography, music and video clips. I can add my own video cam shot...

August 29, 2009, 7:06 pm

A great book for the beachThe Gulf was emerald green as far as the eye could see, only turning a cerulean blue in the deeper water approaching the horizon. Sand bars of powder white sand sparkled in the sun. Highway 30A took me through one imaginative beach town to another until I reached Seaside, the setting for filming The Truman Show, a sort of sci fi with Jim Carrey. I found the show equally imaginative in its fascinating setting.

August 11, 2009, 2:36 pm

August 11, 1971, my son gave his first cry for life in this world. His skin was alabaster, his surprisingly thick hair, ash blond. Later, his little eyes started to exhibit a brilliant blue. This child, this gift from my Creator, was the full joy of my existence. His little mouth at my breast to nourish his body was an experience akin to no other. The bond between us was one of perfection. His every cry, every smile, every little spurt in growth, wa...

Happy Birthday D. K. Christi - Ghost Orchid Gift

5:02 PM PDT, July 8, 2009

Consultant & Author D. K. Christi

The Ghost Orchid of Corkscrew Audubon Sactuary bloomed again this week, just as it has faithfully bloomed for my July birthday for the last two years.I could request no more beautiful gift than this rare orchid, the only one found in this sanctuary, discovered in July 2007.

That was the year I first began my novel, Ghost Orchid, so...

Regency Resort Health Spa, Home Away from Home June 28, 2009 3:00 PM

Consultant and Author, D. K. Christi

Suddenly, I knew the weekend required a special place. I had writing to complete for a short story submission and a novel, The Virgin Odyssey that seems to be coming together in bits and pieces. I threw some casual and work out clothes into a pretty big suitcase, gave mybird food and water for two days, and drove East to where the sun rises in the A...

Communication 101

by D. K. Christi at 8:03 AM PDT, April 25, 2009

A Walk on the Beach The World Outside the Window Arirang: The Bamboo Connection Consultant and Author, D. K. Christi

I have joined so many forums and social marketing venues that I need a spreadsheet for my ID's and passwords. I also need one to keep track of the many places on the Internet where I should be posting. At the same time, I need to learn about th...