Christina Van S.
Christina Van Starkenburg
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Books
Fantasy Novels
The Key Thief (Book 1 of The Divided Realm Trilogy)
Hunted by bandits, soldiers, and an elven assassin, Ethelwynne, must rely on her wits and her reluctant companion to find the gateway key and warn the king.
Ethelwynne Tregown’s world is shattered when her parents don’t come back from the elven realm. But a ray of hope glimmers when she learns that the prince is nearby. However, he is not what she expected. And he will kill to keep his secret safe.
The Key Thief is the first book in The Divided Realm Trilogy. If you like books with a reluctant hero, a powerful artifact, and a no spice slow burn romance, then you will love Christina Van Starkenburg’s award-winning YA Fantasy.
Check out The Key Thief to start your journey today
Shadows of Memory and Stone (Book 2 of The Divided Realm Trilogy)
When Cephas wakes up in the middle of a battle, his only thought is to find somewhere safe while he figures out how he ended up there. But, while he's trying to pull his scattered thoughts together, he hears Ethelwynne wounded voice calling out to him.
Ethelwynne promised that she would never leave home again. But when Captain Henryk arrives and tells her Cephas never made it home, she grabs the amulet and heads out to find him.
As she chases Cephas across the human, elven, and dwarven lands, whispers tell her that Cephas is helping the dwarves start a war to destroy them all. Will she find him in time to save her friend from the lies, or stop him before it’s true?
Cidaris and Raine
In the moonlit waters of Zandenaume's hidden lagoon, two worlds collide. Cidaris, a dashing merman with a heart as deep as the ocean, longs for more than the sea can offer. Raine, a radiant young woman from the world above, dreams of adventure beyond the shore. When their paths cross in a forbidden encounter, a love blossoms that defies the boundaries of land and sea.
Bound by the ancient laws of their realms, Cidaris and Raine must navigate a treacherous divide between their worlds. With their families locked in a bitter feud their love faces peril from every side. As they struggle to find a way to unite their disparate worlds, they discover that true love might be the only force powerful enough to bridge their divide.
In a spellbinding retelling of Shakespeare’s timeless classic, Cidaris and Raine dives into an enchanting world of magic, romance, and the eternal struggle to be together against all odds. Will their love rise above the waves, or will it be swept away by the currents of fate?
Picture Books
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Anne's Adventure: A Pirate's ABCs
Anne is out of cheese! She and her friends go on a quest to get more. Follow along with her as they sail through the alphabet to bring the cheese back home.
Poetry Collection
Tea with Wisdom: A Collection of Poetry Inspired by the Old Testament
Rediscover the Old Testament through this collection of poetry.
Each of the poems was inspired by different scripture passages, and if you read them in order, you will journey all the way through the Old Testament.
Hello
My name is Christina Van Starkenburg
When I am not writing and illustrating books, I spend my time raising three tiny dragons. It is a challenging endeavor to keep the fire-breathing beasts and paper separated, (and more than one story has been singed in the process) but I keep trying because I love sharing the magic of my fictional worlds with you.
As a dragon trainer, it is important for me to spend a lot of time outside. So, when I'm not writing or painting, you can usually find me, my husband, and our young brood exploring the Saskatchewan prairies as we embark on the next leg of our own adventures.
News & Events
Sat, Nov 23HMCS QUEENNov 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM CSTHMCS QUEEN, Navy Way, 100 100 Navy Way, Regina, SK S4P 4K6, CanadaStop by to meet local authors, add new treasures to your TBR, and relive your scholastic book fair days.- Sat, Aug 31Robertson CampgroundAug 31, 2024, 9:00 PM CST – Sep 01, 2024, 1:00 PM CSTRobertson Campground, WRCH+6R, Alice Beach, SK S0G 1C0, CanadaCome and visit me at this delightful farmer's market in the morning, and then while you're in the area swing on over to one of the nearby lakes for a swim in the afternoon.
Sat, Apr 27Gladys McDonald Elementary SchoolApr 27, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMGladys McDonald Elementary School, 335 Garnet St N, Regina, SK S4R 3S8, CanadaOnce again I will be selling books at a Craft and Trade Show. If you would like to stop buy and pick up a copy of The Key Thief, Anne's Adventures, or any of my other books (including the sequel to The Key Thief) and get it signed by me, stop buy my booth.
Contact
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