Peretti, Kevin Scott Collier, Ted Dekker, C.S. Lewis
Similar To:
"King of Glory" is similar to Peretti.
YA books with Kev similar to C.S. Lewis.
General Interests
I love horses more than anything. I used to do dressage and eventing, was really into it, so hope to one day get another horse. I'd like to try out the andalusian breed someday (http://www.ialha.org/new/default.php). They're gorgeous, the "Horse of Kings," and are the horses used in bullfighting. They're beautiful for dressage and are gaining exceptance in the international arena, which is cool.
Music
I love alternative Christian music. I don't listen to secular music that much now but LOVED U2 and still think Steve Perry has the most beautiful voice ever....
Books
Fav. books:
--Holy Bible
--"Blessed Child" by Ted Dekker and Bill Bright (the most inspired book I've ever read besides the Bible. Oh, to have a faith like the boy in that story....
--ANYTHING by my hubby :-) (http://www.kevinscottcollier.com)
Movies/TV
Top two grown-up movies:
"The Passion of the Christ"
"The Count of Monte Cristo"
Top two kid's movies:
"The Chronicles of Narnia"
"TMNT"
Don't laugh, ha ha--but I just saw the new Ninja Turtle movie last weekend and it really was one of the best movies I've ever seen....
Published Works
"DREAMCHASER" (2007)
Written by Kristen and Kevin Collier. A short chapter book about an urban youth torn between a potential professional basketball career and the value of purpose and an education. Cover by Kevin Collier.
"JOY THE JELLYFISH" (2007)
Written by Kristen Collier, illustrated by Kevin Scott Collier. What if you were a transparent, virtually unnoticed creature in a vast ocean? Who would be your friend? That is the plight of Joy the Jellyfish, who swims the ocean looking for a friend
"JOY THE JELLYFISH: GENTIAN'S GRUMPY DAY" (2007)
Written by Kristen Collier, Illustrated by Kevin Scott Collier. Joy the Jellyfish encounters a very grumpy Great White Shark and inspires the creature to slow down and find contentment. Published online free by Kids Turn Central.
"JOY THE JELLYFISH: JOY TO THE WORLD" (2007)
Written by Kristen Collier, Illustrated by Kevin Scott Collier. Joy the Jellyfish by chance discovers a Santa Claus cap and ventures to the shores of the Holy Land in search of the true meaning of Christmas. Published online free by Kids Turn Central.
Hi! I am an author and columnist, married to author/illustrator Kevin Scott Collier. We are represented by the Hartline Literary Agency, who is shopping 7 or 8 of our YA books. Just released, my first children's picture book, "Joy the Jellyfish," published by Dragonfly Publishing.
Just Released - "Joy the Jellyfish"
"I loved the book after the first reading. It's more than a nice story of friendship. It's a feel good kind of book for character education, self esteem and self confidence. I can see teachers using the book in their classrooms as it covers the Six Traits of Writing perfect to show examples of word choice, voice, and ideas. Those word choices can be used for introducing vocabulary science words, as part of the Words Their Way program for sorting and word choice. Teachers are always looking for fiction titles to go with curriculum - Joy fits the bill for ocean biomes and introducing ocean animals. I can't wait to see more in this series of Joy the Jellyfish." - Ellen Gedeon, Instructor, Grand Haven Area Public Schools
VISIT THE JOY THE JELLYFISH HOMEPAGE. Click on illustration above.
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"JOY THE JELLYFISH" - DRAGONFLY PUBLISHING, INC.
Written by Kristen Collier, illustrated by Kevin Collier
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My first YA chapter book, "Dreamchaser," has just been published by Guardian Angel Publishing. (See book and purchase link in left rail.) I also have a novel that I'm re-vamping "King of Glory." It's a story that has Jesus walking invisibly with the characters. Be sure and turn the sound on.
Kristen Collier is a writer for The Chronicle of the Horse magazine.
Tangerine Sky Productions is a publishing services company owned and operated by Kristen and Kevin Collier. Professional editing, design and composition, print-on-demand publishing. Visit the Tangerine Sky Productions website.
Kristen--
I finally replied to your Shoutmail a few days ago. Too many irons in the fire right now. It's a story we want to tell, so perhaps one day, but not today. Thanks for thinkin of us, so we can point up.
Kristen--
Do me a favor and move Dent to last in your friends list. She's ahead of me on many friends lists, and when this guestbook comment falls off your profile, I can get in her face about it! *wink*
Unless she finds this comment and I get myself in trouble. I feel I have a sportin chance.
Thank you for being my friend here on ShoutLife. Please stop by my page sometime to read my testimony, and to listen to my music. I hope we get to know each other better in the months to come. May God bless you and yours always!
From Todd
Also my new Cd is now available on iTunes and Napster for digital download.
Hi Kristen,
I see you write for Chronicle of the Horse magazine; I wrote for The Gaited Horse for 8 years (those wonderful smooth ride horses like Peruvian Pasos, Missouri Foxtrotter, etc.).
How wonderful to be in a team with your husband.
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