Chris Flanders is a historical fiction auth or dedicated to uncovering the forgotten stories\, remarkable people\, and transformative events that shaped America. A retired Cardiac Nurse Practi tioner with a lifelong passion for history\, Chris combines rigorous resea rch with deeply human storytelling to bring overlooked pioneers and region al histories back into the light.
\nHer love of history began with her father\, Bill\, who always had something for her to read whenever she visited—whether it was a clipping from last night’s newspaper or a boo kmarked section from an 1868 tome on Civil War weaponry. His mission was s imple: get her hooked on history. And it worked. That early love of histor y and genealogy continues to inspire her writing.
\nWhen she isn’ t writing\, Chris enjoys gardening\, birding\, volunteering with environme ntal organizations\, and spending time with her two sons and their growing families. Every summer\, she attends the Chautauqua Institution’s nine- week literary season\, which continues to fuel her passion for historical research and storytelling.
\nChris writes both historical fiction a nd narrative nonfiction\, guided by a desire to honor overlooked pioneers\ , preserve regional heritage\, and bring America’s past to life for mode rn readers. She also loves to uncover strong\, forward-looking individuals who have made a real difference to their lives and the lives of others. W riting stories like these enriches readers everywhere. It often encourages them in their own lives when the character encounters the intricacies of obstacles and chaos that only make them stronger.
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