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Christy Martenson

Author of the Halstad House series and Love, Mary Elisabeth

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“Somebody Had to Do It”: An Unsung D-Day Hero in the Battle of Pointe du Hoc

by Christy Martenson

A high school friend asked me to write an article honoring his father, Rex Clark, who took part in the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944. The article was first printed in The Silverado Express on August 4, 2017. Rex Clark, World War II Army Ranger and Hero The Battle of Pointe du Hoc, which took place about four miles from Omaha Beach, was a key part of the Normandy invasion on D – Day. It was a … [Read more...] about “Somebody Had to Do It”: An Unsung D-Day Hero in the Battle of Pointe du Hoc

Filed Under: Memories November 7, 2017

When God Speaks: the making of a CD

by Christy Martenson

It was time to pray and wait upon the Lord. After years of writing songs, a season of silence descended. I sat down to compose and nothing happened. I played random chords up and down the keyboard, hoping for even the beginning of a melody. Nothing. Discouraged and uncertain of what was going on, I gave up. Maybe that season of my life was over. I shared my thoughts with my sister Vicki. She … [Read more...] about When God Speaks: the making of a CD

Filed Under: Music October 23, 2017

A Fiery Escape: The True Story of The Dole Fire of 1929

by Christy Martenson

“Run for your lives!” Heart racing, a young dark-haired man sprinted for the opening of a mine shaft a quarter of a mile away. Two men with him tore through brush and tangled weeds, lungs bursting as they struggled to outrun death. The furious monster behind them hounded their steps, breathing down their necks, threatening to strip them of their very existence. The shaft appeared –– a … [Read more...] about A Fiery Escape: The True Story of The Dole Fire of 1929

Filed Under: Love, Mary Elisabeth October 16, 2017

Grammy Elisabeth’s Ginger Molasses Cookies

by Christy Martenson

There is something about spicy ginger cookies that makes me think of crisp fall mornings, harvest approaching, and grandmothers. As a young girl visiting my grandparents’ farm, I used to dunk ginger cookies in tea, sipping the dark liquid from the sweet confection. Inevitably the cookie would fall apart and leave a mushy mess in the teacup. But I enjoyed it while it lasted. In Love, Mary … [Read more...] about Grammy Elisabeth’s Ginger Molasses Cookies

Filed Under: Love, Mary Elisabeth, Recipes October 10, 2017

The Dream

by Christy Martenson

“Someday I want to write a children’s book.” When I graduated from high school, we seniors were asked to share some of the things we wanted to accomplish in our lives. I don’t remember imparting any lofty goals such as discovering a cure for a horrible disease or brokering world peace, but I do remember my dream of writing and publishing. I used to regale a couple of high school friends with an … [Read more...] about The Dream

Filed Under: Love, Mary Elisabeth October 3, 2017

God & Westerns

by Christy Martenson

I love westerns. To be precise I love old westerns. I have neither the time nor the patience (nor the stomach) for most modern westerns where the bad guy is unbelievably barbaric & bloody but supposedly with good reason. The good guy is mostly good but either wishy-washy or a little bit bad to make his goodness palatable. No thanks. I watched John Wayne theater Saturday mornings when I … [Read more...] about God & Westerns

Filed Under: Devotional January 30, 2015

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I wrote Love, Mary Elisabeth based on actual stories from my father’s growing up years on the family farm.

I wrote Halstad House to highlight the importance of family, friends, and faith, all in my favorite corner of northeast Washington state.

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Praise for Halstad House

a heartwarming family story

Christy's writing is like a bird thrilling high in a Ponderosa Pine on a warm summer morning.

Carmen Peone, award-winning author

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Carmen Peone, award-winning author

Christy's writing is like a bird thrilling high in a Ponderosa Pine on a warm summer morning.
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a delightful cast of characters

Christy Martenson has woven an intricate journey of the heart into a story you won't soon forget.

Rachelle Rea Cobb, historical fiction author and editor

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Rachelle Rea Cobb, historical fiction author and editor

Christy Martenson has woven an intricate journey of the heart into a story you won't soon forget.
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the characters draw you in to their own stories

The characters draw you into their own stories and make you root for the desired outcome.

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2019-10-18T11:13:40-07:00

Sara L.

The characters draw you into their own stories and make you root for the desired outcome.
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one family’s struggles and God’s faithfulness

The careful character development and vivid word pictures quickly drew me in and had me laughing, crying and cheering.

Karen Cleghorn, retired medical editor and avid reader

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Karen Cleghorn, retired medical editor and avid reader

The careful character development and vivid word pictures quickly drew me in and had me laughing, crying and cheering.
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both relaxing and challenging

It's easy-to-read and still a "what's-gonna-happen" kind of book.

Stephanie Owens, library director and an avid reader

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2019-10-17T15:41:13-07:00

Stephanie Owens, library director and an avid reader

It's easy-to-read and still a "what's-gonna-happen" kind of book.
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An entertaining and original read!

Jennifer Church, teacher, missionary, and voracious reader

From its tender beginning to the heartfelt climax, the author engages her readers with wit, charm, and endurance.

Carmen Peone, award-winning author

Christy has captured the innocence and joy of a childhood spent navigating the triumphs and trials of country life that...

Emily C. Gardner, book blogger

Real-life tales skillfully woven into a fictional setting, these country adventures ring true to life and human nature.

Elisabeth Adams, writer and editor

Love, Mary Elizabeth is sure to capture your heart from its first few letters!

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