Christie Caliendo - Florida Author

Someone asked me when I was 7 years old what I wanted to be when I grew up. Without hesitation I said, "a writer." I wrote copious poems and short stories throughout school, eventually choosing the practical application of newspaper reporter as a way to keep writing, and get a paycheck for it. That segued eventually into PR and marketing, although I never lost sight of my dream to be a book author. I wrote Lesser Haven 23 years ago but struggled to get it published the traditional way. So, it became a printed-out pile of papers in a box in a dusty garage with no digital trace. Recently I remembered it, and started to explore self publishing, and here we are. I am so grateful to be able to see this book come to light, hold it in my hands and share it with you. And hopefully there are many more to come. I am passionate about Florida, all the odd parts of it, and the people who have shared their stories and locales with me along the way. Please share your thoughts and stories with me,