Christine Keleny

New Glarus, Wisconsin

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I am a writer, reader, author, editor, book designer and publisher. I am a mother of two, mostly grown, children and a wife. I consider myself a jack of all trades and master of none. I like working with my hands so when the need or desire arises, I crochet, sew, tile, paint, cross stitch, quilt, frame pictures, stain furniture, cut and split fire wood, x-country ski, train and ride horses…

But my free time is mostly spent writing. I started writing in college (a while ago!) and haven't stopped since. For a reason I don't really know, ʼround about 2003 I decided I wanted to write a novel. Up to that point I had been writing short children's stories, but never pursued publication. In March of 2008 Rosebloom was born. And as any writer can tell you, it was a birth! It was perhaps a bit more for me since I self published the work, which isn't particularly hard, but just takes a lot of time. (I didn't use on online method but went through a brick and mortar printer).

In 2010 I published book II in the series - A Burnished Rose - and I finished the screenplay for that same story. I published the third and final novel in the Rose Series - Rose from the Ashes - in September, 2012. I also finished a memoir for a friend who is a recovering addict and alcoholic. Next came a short Christmas story titled, The Red Velvet Box, because I was inspired. My historical fiction novel about the creation and creators of Nancy Drew "Will the Real Carolyn Keene Please Stand Up" was a finalist for a Midwest book Award! And that's not all. To see all of my books, go to christinekelenybooks.com.

I currently run a CKBooks publishing - a company that helps other make their publishing dreams come true. I have a certificate in copy editing and can format/design both paper and ebooks. I really enjoy answering people's questions and taking the mystery out of self-publishing.

In general, I love writing, reading, and helping others meet their publishing goals. I'm having the time of my life!

  • Work
    • Writer, Publisher
  • Education
    • UW Madison
    • mediabistro