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
Hindman Wrap-Up
I'm so glad that I chose to do Hindman in person. I was worn out by the end of the week, and some kind of bug bit the crap out of my upper lip on Tuesday night -- but it made such a difference to get to be there in person. Approximately 35 of us, plus 5 staff members,...
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...