Title: Mother Daze… tales from the imperfect playground.

Release date: November 1, 2009

Favorite guilty pleasure: Chocolate

Plotter or Pantser? “Pantser”

Favorite movie snack: Raisinets and a big Diet Coke

Personal style: Rather relaxed, casual, and easy going — yet, able to mega multi-task

Favorite time of day to write: Early morning or very late at night… when all of my children are snoozing.

Favorite weekend activity: Friday Happy Hour at the Carr’s: Frequently, we have a few of my good friends (and their families) come over to our house for pizza and yummy drinks — an easy, enjoyable end to a long week.

Favorite writing tip: “Write what you know. If you are funny and you write what you know — it will be honest AND entertaining.”

Finish these sentences:

When I was young, I…was a total tom-boy that loved to use my imagination and engage in all sorts of adventures with friends.

When I grow old, I…hope to have lived a good, honest life.

When I first fell in love, I…couldn’t wait to see that person again.

I love to read because…it gives me a sneak peek into another character’s world.

Web site: christine-carr.com
Get Mother Daze here

Editor’s Note: UpClose & Personal was an author feature on Athena’s Bookshelf, our identity in our first life. We’ve since switched to Side Dish essays, but we’re happy to welcome Christine and wanted you to learn more about her!

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