Christie is married with two grown sons. She lives in Dana Point, California but has lived in London, Amsterdam, and Mexico City. She has had two award-winning novels published, as well as short stories and poetry. In addition, she has completed several other novels and contributed to four anthologies. She is now working on a romance. Visit her website.

For more stories by Christie Shary see “ANTHOLOGIES”

The Blue Mosaic Vase explores the role of women bound by thousands of years of tradition in a land where sons are prized. Left with only the beautiful blue mosaic vase, a gift he once gave his mother, Mohammad begins his quest for identity, love and belonging. Winner of 2003 EPPIE and 2006 Fresh Voices Awards.

Lucky Dog: The humorous, heartwarming and adventurous true story of love, friendship and survival, as only an endearing little Mexico City street dog named Lucky could tell it. A yellow mutt with more stamps in his passport than most Americans, he's considered winner of the 'doggie lotto' by all who meet him.

Amelia: Thirty years after Amelia Earhart vanishes in the Pacific, Vincent Carlson still searches for the answer to her disappearance. Co-written with Harvey Mendez.