Saint Michael’s Press

Cris Harding, is a native Floridian. She is an award winning playwright for the musical, Western Trail. Since retiring from a teaching career, Cris is self-employed as an author. Many stories relate to her experience, but most belong to an insistent voice from the past. Cris graduated from University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication. Later, she earned a Master of Fine Arts from Florida State University’s School of Theatre. As an actor, she performed numerous roles in many productions. Since retiring, she is self-employed as an author. Many stories relate to her experience, but most belong to an insistent voice from the past. Cris writes plays and books for children. She is an award winning playwright for the musical, Western Trail. Recently, she has added historical drama and fiction to her repertoire. Cris enjoys researching her genealogy. Ancestors leave remnants of their lives, creating a patchwork pattern of pathos and joy. These discoveries inspire plots of her fictional novels. www.crisharding.com and www.flatmadelyngoestofrance