Christine Hurley Deriso, a resident of North Augusta, South Carolina and a 1983 graduate of the University of Georgia College of Journalism, has written professionally for more than twenty-five years. Her work includes:

• Book-Writing: Her award-winning children’s book, Dreams to Grow On, was followed by tween novels Do-Over, The Right-Under Club and Talia Talk; the young-adult novel, Then I Met My Sister; and the self-help book, Green Tea and Beyond, co-written with Cell Biologist Stephen Hsu.
• Magazine Journalism: Christine has written feature articles, humor columns and inspirational essays for magazines including Ladies’ Home Journal, Parents, Family Circle and Child.
• Newspaper Journalism: Christine began her career as a reporter for The Augusta Chronicle.
• Public Relations and Marketing: Christine has overseen editorial standards for Georgia Health Sciences University since 1988.
• Critique Journalism: Christine was The Augusta Chronicle’s restaurant critic from 1998 to 2005.

Christine is available for readings, book signings, presentations and workshops for schools, libraries, bookstores, civic groups, writing groups, church groups and other organizations.

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