Christy Smith
Author, Illustrator | Reno, Nevada/USA |
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I was born and raised in Reno, Nevada. My grandmother migrated to America in 1923 from Finland when she was 18. She married in New York and eventually her husband's work brought the family west to Reno. I discovered my love for writing in the fifth grade when the class was given a writing assignment. I'd always imagined little stories in.... more
I was born and raised in Reno, Nevada. My grandmother migrated to America in 1923 from Finland when she was 18. She married in New York and eventually her husband's work brought the family west to Reno. I discovered my love for writing in the fifth grade when the class was given a writing assignment. I'd always imagined little stories in my head and so I went right to work. My teacher was thrilled with my story and it was the first she read out loud to the class, praising me. My father moved us to Lake Tahoe where I attended high school and there is where I realized my true passion for writing. I took a creative writing class my freshman year and enjoyed it tremendously. My teacher encouraged me and published one of my poems in the local newspaper.
I love writing stories that take place in Nevada. The dramatic scenery, beautiful landscapes ranging from desert, to farmland, meadows to mountains creates the perfect backdrop for my characters. I find writing and painting a wonderful way to escape to new worlds, explore my passions and share them with others. I love reading historical romances, tragedies and anything that stirs my emotions and draws me in as not just a reader, but a participant.