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Chrissy K.

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I love hiking, horseback riding, and animals in general. My family and I live in the mountains of Western North Carolina and are in the process of building a log cabin in the woods. My essay 'Soul Saver Horse' will be included in the 'Angel Horses' Divine Messengers of Hope Anthology released Oct 1, 2006 and edited by Allen and Linda Anderson of the Angel Animals Network.My short stories are posted on Amazon for 49 cents each. Feedback encouraged! Go to: www.amazon.com/shorts and type in Chrissy K. McVay. New short stories added each month!A live interview between me and Judyth Piazza (aka 'The Italian Oprah') from American Perspective Radio program can be heard online at: http://thesop.org/article.php?id=8511My script 'Souls of the North Wind' was a top ten finalist in the action/adventure category of the 2008 Movie Deals contest! Any of my actor friends who would like to read to script feel free to contact me.

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Script version of 'Souls of the N. Wind' top winner!

I'm doing the 'Snoopy Dance' y'all!  The script version of 'Souls of the North Wind' placed in the top ten finalists of the 2008 Movie Deals screenplay contest in the action/adventure category.  Produ...
Posted by on Fri, 06 Feb 2009 06:42:00 GMT

Tribute to soldiers

A wonderful slide show tribute has been posted by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and I'm honored that Mr. Rolando Otero asked to include my poem 'Death of a Soldier' in the tribute.  Visit t...
Posted by on Tue, 05 Aug 2008 06:47:00 GMT

I’d rather die on the trail!

My husband and I have a wild goal;  hike the entire Appalachian Trail before we turn 50.  Oprah had her marathon, we have our beloved trail.  Just hiking parts of the AT along the Tenne...
Posted by on Sun, 03 Aug 2008 09:12:00 GMT

McVay's Short Stories posted on Amazon!

Chrissy K. McVay's short stories are now posted on Amazon (www.amazon.com/Shorts) for 49 cents each, digital download. Simply go to the link www.amazon.com/Shorts and type in Chrissy K. McVay.   ...
Posted by on Sat, 02 Jun 2007 19:27:00 GMT

'Mind Trips Unlimited' released!

The anthology 'Mind Trips Unlimited' has been released from Scribes Valley Publishing. The collection of strange tales includes my short story 'Haunted Houses'. 'Haunted Houses' blends the flavor of m...
Posted by on Sun, 22 Apr 2007 15:37:00 GMT

Free Autographed Book Giveaway

I love contests, so have decided to host my own! (Winners selected at random by blindfold) One autographed hardcover copy of my novel, Souls of the North Wind and one softcover will be given away...
Posted by on Thu, 12 Apr 2007 16:08:00 GMT

Albannach 'Men in Skirts!'

I gasped when I first glimpsed the musicians and crew of the Scottish band 'Albannach' on Grandfather Mountain during the Highland Games in North Carolina. Had we been holding the festival centuries e...
Posted by on Wed, 04 Apr 2007 10:31:00 GMT

Perfect Haven for Writers and Artists!

I'm sharing a secret with my fellow writers and artists! Tucked away in the blue-hued shadows of Mt. Mitchell in North Carolina is a perfect place for writers/artists to build a dream home, artist's r...
Posted by on Sat, 10 Mar 2007 18:28:00 GMT

Short Story 'Haunted Houses' included in Anthology

Chrissy K. McVay's literary short story will be included in the Anthology: 'Mind Games Unlimited' published by Scribes Valley Publishing (www.scribesvalley.com). The Anthology will be released April 2...
Posted by on Sat, 03 Mar 2007 15:21:00 GMT

Poem 'Rich Man' published in Mississippi Crow

Chrissy K. McVay's poem 'Rich Man' was published in the March 2007 issue of 'Mississippi Crow'. An Ebook version can be purchased for $2.50 at www.lulu.com/content/686994 Mississippi Crow is a unique ...
Posted by on Sat, 03 Mar 2007 15:13:00 GMT