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Online Status: Last On: Mar 14, 2009 - 12:56 PM
Profile Views: 3,909
Member Since: March 23, 2007
Location: Grand Haven, MI
ShoutLife Address: shoutlife.com/kristencollier
Website: http://kristenlcollier.blogspot.com/
Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy
Primary Publishers: Spinning Rock Media
Influences:
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.
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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
(2009)
Written in the same vein as the treasured "Footprints in the Sand" poem, Jesus walks invisibly with the characters in this novel.

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The Jumbo Shrimp of Dire Straits (2008)
The proceeds for this book go to our son's Christian school, so please support this.

Buy The Jumbo Shrimp of Dire Straits Online

"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.

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"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

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"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.

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"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.

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Groups
*Christian Fiction Reviews* , Book Discussion , A Comfort: PRAYER , Aspiring Writers and Authors , Authors--Readers Connection , Book Addicts Anonymous , Christian Cruisers Club , Christian Romance Lovers , Flying High Farms , Horse Lovers , Horse Lovers! , Lost Genre Guild , Media Room for Literary Art , Reading , Righteous Writers , We Bear The Kings Commission , Writers
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About Kristen Collier

Christian Wife, Mother, Author and Videographer

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.
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KRISTEN COLLIER HOMEPAGE

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.

"JOY THE JELLYFISH" - DRAGONFLY PUBLISHING, INC.
Written by Kristen Collier, illustrated by Kevin Collier
Click on arrow above to play the "Joy the Jellyfish" video.
Produced by A Video Presence Productions

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.

Blog
The Bible Challenge   2/25/2009 - 10:04 AM
The "Read Your Bible Three Times a Day" Challenge. Do you feel weak? Scared of the coming economic doom? Worried about your love life or the state of your family? If you're a worrier like me, I have the solution for YOU!! The Bible says that... (login or sign up to read more)
16 views - 2 replies - Most Recent Reply: 02/27/09 - 7:23 PM
"Hart to Hart"   1/30/2009 - 2:50 AM
My husband, Kevin, recently was asked the following question for an interview. It made me laugh. Q. I will tread lightly with my next question. Hmm, on second thought I'll just take the plunge. What do you find to be the biggest challenge in coll... (login or sign up to read more)
24 views - 4 replies - Most Recent Reply: 02/10/09 - 8:32 PM
My Husband...My Hero   1/27/2009 - 7:42 AM
Next month is our second anniversary and it's been the best two years of my life. Kevin is the best husband and father a woman could ever ask for. He is the most selfless person I've ever met. I've never known him to do one selfish act, and I can't s... (login or sign up to read more)
29 views - 3 replies - Most Recent Reply: 01/30/09 - 6:36 AM
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