Award Winning Author

My Story

I am a kidney donor, award-winning author, speaker, avid family historian, and chocolate lover. I’m passionate about shining a spotlight on the Savior to share His love and light with others. I love the scriptures and any symbolism that teaches about Jesus Christ and know—without any doubt—that Gospel Doctrine teacher is the best calling ever. I love to teach and share gospel principles in an approachable manner that relates to every-day life.

When I was in my early thirties, I married Martin Christensen, a widower with four children, and I left my career to be their mother. Martin and I were blessed to have two children together. I’m grateful and humbled that all six children call me “Mom.”

I have always loved writing. My first short story, that I wrote when I was about nine, detailed life on the mysterious Planet X, the elusive world just beyond Pluto (which, I still think is a planet). Over the years I composed too many essays, a master’s thesis, academic articles, Internet website copy, and scores of company job descriptions—none of which are as exciting as my current books. Currently I’m writing YA and Middle Grade sci-fi both of which have ties to family history. I enjoy turning real-life events and family history stories into inspirational narrative accounts.

Mirrors of Jesus: Finding Parallels to Christ in Our Lives is my first book. I’m also published in two non-fiction anthologies, From Ashes: An Inspirational Non-Fiction Anthology and Watch Over, Lift, and Strengthen.