Why does one write? Or perhaps the better question is what took Marie Christiaon so long? The easiest answer would be that after college, life happened. Like most people, she found herself busy trying to build a relationship, a business and dealing with what the world threw at them. It wasn't until they experienced what they lovingly refer to as 'the year from hell in 2003' that the spark lying dormant inside became a raging inferno. It was then the first words of Hourglass were written. Shortly after its completion, Desert Rider came to life. Then there were others. As for what took so long to publish that may be a bit more complicated. It would be easy to say the writing seemed to consume most of her free time. But the other part would be her own fear to take a chance. But in May of 2016, it was perhaps a leap of faith. Short of a few minor hurdles, the book release went well. In time, the other books were released.
I would like to say everything was smooth after that, but...her nemesis Connections, struck back. Not that she could blame the book, but the number of old files lurking on her computer. Refusing to let it stand,she did a complete revision of the book, making it the book she wanted it to be. It also made her slow down and take more time on the editing process.
So who is Marie Christiaon? Being a native Idahoan, she grew up enjoying time spent in the mountains, although it was often too short. She found a great love of the natural beauty that surrounds her and for the wildlife. It also created in her an odd sense of independence, which even as a child, found her heading up a trail or down some stream. Not that it always set well with her mother.
As for her life today, she still spends as much time she can outdoors; hiking, riding equine, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing with her partner of 40 years. Over the years, they have also included of a vast number of animal companions, and it can safely be said, they have played a major part of their lives. One might even say that they have added their own flair to several of her books, especially in the Hourglass series.
Books currently available are Desert Rider, Live Torpedo, and the revised Connections- A Murder Mystery. The complete Hourglass series listed below and her latest novel released in 2020, When the Mirror Shows no Reflection. A definite deviation from her earlier works. Hourglass: Part One: Spring, New Beginnings, Part Two: Summer Temperatures Rising, Part Three: Winds of Change, Part Four: Storms on the Horizon, and Part Five: Holidays and the New Year. Book 10 is coming in late 2021 or early 2022.
