chrissie anderson peters
Appalachian Author
Chrissie Anderson Peters is a Southwest Virginia native and the author of three books: Dog Days and Dragonflies, Running From Crazy, and Blue Ridge Christmas. Her writing can also be found in Pine Mountain Sand & Gravel, The Mildred Haun Review, Still: The Journal, and Clinch Mountain Review, among other publications. Chrissie is currently at work on her fourth book, which is tentatively titled Chasing After Rainbows.
I’ve been writing almost as long as I’ve been reading. Words have always been a comfort and a strength…
Recent Writing
Pamper Me
Sometimes, a body just needs a little R&R, a little special attention. And that’s where I was this week. A couple of years ago, I started getting really bothered by the fine fuzz on my face, which, thankfully, is very blonde, but still noticeable, especially to...
Health and Wellness: Almost Made It
I took a break last month from talking about my weight loss journey. My goal was to hit 250 pounds by the end of June. And I didn’t make it. I still haven’t made it, two weeks later. But I am getting closer and closer! This morning, I hit 251.4 pounds. It was tempting...
Today in Music History: Live Aid!
On this date in 1985, the world witnessed the awesomeness of Live Aid, a star-studded concert held simultaneously in London and in Philadelphia. I remember it well, trying to watch bits and pieces of it from my grandparents’ house in Tazewell, my 13-year-old self so...





