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Virtual Book Tour: Review at Profoundly Superficial by Annie Wright

Today’s stop on the Virtual Book Tour is a lovely review by Annie Wright at Profoundly Superficial: Picture this. It is full moon and everything is bathed in a silver light. Lying on your back, you gaze upwards while, in a single long exposure, your camera patiently records the stars as they trace their arc […]

Virtual Book Tour: Interview at Idealawg with Stephanie West Allen

Stop by Idealawg today where lawyer Stephanie West Allen interviewed me for my Virtual Book Tour: The book shows us why and how the way of seeing facilitated by photography can be valuable. I asked Christine a few questions that may be of interest to conflict professionals. The law can be a very stressful profession. In Todd […]

Virtual Book Tour: Review at Shot at Ten Paces by Kate Kennington Steer

Today’s stop on the Virtual Book Tour is a review by Kate Kennington Steer at her lovely photography blog Shot at Ten Paces: Whether you are experienced DLSR photographer or use your mobile phone camera when and if you remember, this book will open your eyes still further to the possibilities of visualising God’s Spirit […]

Virtual Blog Tour: Interview (Audio!) at Sacred Life Arts

I am delighted to share today’s stop on the Virtual Book Tour at Sacred Life Arts where Dana Reynolds interviews me on the contemplative life, my new book, and where this adventure I am on is taking me.  Pour yourself a cup of tea, settle in, and stop by Dana’s sanctuary space for a listen. Click here to purchase a […]

Leadership and Wisdom Council

The Abbey was founded by Christine Valters Paintner who leads as the online Abbess. She is joined by  her husband John who serves as the Prior. The Wisdom Council formed when we realized that we needed some more formal structures of support for the work we do. We invited several trusted and long-time contributors to […]

Virtual Book Tour: Book Review at Provoking Beauty by Leanne Shawler

Today’s stop on the Virtual Book Tour is a review from Leanne Shawler at her blog Provoking Beauty.  Read on for her perspective: As Christine reveals in her book, with photography we shape our world to share who we are, what we believe and think. You see it every day on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, etc. […]

Virtual Book Tour: Interview at Faith Squared

Today’s stop on the Virtual Book Tour is at Faith Squared, where the lovely Liz Rasmussen interviews me and also is hosting a book giveaway if you leave a comment there before this Wednesday, May 29th: Alizabeth: You’ve said before that writing is your main creative form. How does photography support you in your writing, and vice versa? […]