Full name: Cristina Gonzalez Chaves

I grew up in Isabela, Puerto Rico. My mom bought me a Smith Corona typewriter when I was 10 years old and I have been writing stories ever since.

I have self-published six books, including my first non-fiction work, Tina’s Story: A Mini Memoir. I am querying a middle grade fantasy set in the 80s.

I tell stories full of humor, heart and the strong bonds between family, friends and our (magical) pets. Caring for the environment and protecting animals are also important themes in my books.

I am inspired by music (80s, 90s, Lady Gaga and more) and my childhood. My heroes growing up were She-Ra, Jem, Punky Brewster, Clarissa, Blossom. They taught me girls could be smart, funny and STRONG. Films like Ghostbusters, Pretty in Pink and Beetlejuice taught me that being different is awesome

I enjoy cozying up with a book: history, comics, science, nature, fiction and everything in between. I love to crochet, play World of Warcraft, read tarot and play board games.

I live in Orlando, Florida. I have a BA in English- Creative Writing and a BA in History from UCF. Former teacher at a library where I created my own crocheting classes and created the Kids Writing Club, a writing workshop for kids 8-12.

I am a full-time cat mom owned by five cats: Ruby, Chicky, Lucy, Sam & Dean. I have fostered cats and kittens for Pet Alliance and Orange County Animal Services in Orlando and highly recommend it.