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by Nancy Christie (Author)
Change is an ever-present part of our personal and professional lives. It is not something to be tolerated, endured or adapted to. Rather, change is to be embraced, welcomed, and regarded as an opportunity to gain a new perspective. Like a plow that tills the soil, events and conditions (whether unexpected or planned) turn our lives inside out and upside down, and give us the chance to grow stronger. The Gifts of Change encourages readers to push beyond self-imposed boundaries, using the changes that come into their lives as a way to develop new abilities as well as find those that have lain dormant. The Gifts of Change will provoke thought, encourage reflection, and create an enhanced awareness in readers; and along the way it can ignite physical, mental, emotional and spiritual growth.
Writer, essayist and entrepreneur, "change master" Nancy Christie uses her own experiences with change as a basis for her writing and workshops. Her work has appeared in Woman's Day, Better Homes & Gardens, Tai Chi Magazine and other publications, frequently focusing on identifying opportunities for personal development in everyday life.Author Biography
Nancy Christie is an award-winning author of eight books including two novels: Reinventing Rita and Finding Fran; three short story collections: Traveling Left of Center and Other Stories, Peripheral Visions and Other Stories, and Mistletoe Magic and Other Holiday Tales; the inspirational essay collection The Gifts of Change; and two books for writers: Rut-Busting Book for Writers, and Rut-Busting Book for Authors.
Her fourth short story collection, The Language of Love and Other Stories, and her third novel, Moving Maggie, are forthcoming in 2025. Her short stories have appeared in numerous literary publications, including The Saturday Evening Post, CommuterLit, Ariel Chart, One Person's Trash, Two Cities Review, Talking River, Edify Fiction, The Chaffin Journal, and Down in the Dirt, with several earning contest placements. A member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors, Women's Fiction Writers Association and the Florida Writers Association, Nancy teaches writing workshops at conferences, libraries, and schools. She is also the host of the Living the Writing Life podcast and the founder of the annual "Midlife Moxie" Day and "Celebrate Short Fiction" Day. Visit her website at NancyChristie.com.
