Award-winning author, angler, teacher, fly tier, dad, husband, outdoor writer, river guide, dog-owner...
As a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Christian is a huge fan of the Black-n-Gold. He lives in the 'Burgh with his wife, three kiddos, black lab, three geckos, and four turtles. Christian also teaches Life Science to Seventh Grade and writes for outdoor magazines such as PA Angler & Boater Magazine, The Drake, Fly Culture Magazine, and others. His latest middle grade Alaskan adventure novel called SALMON SURVIVOR is available on many book platforms. |
SALMON SURVIVOR, a multi-award winning novel
*2022 SCBWI - SPARK Award Independent Publishing (Older Children Readers) *2022 Nautilus Book Awards Silver Winner (Middle Grade, Ages 8-12, Grades 4-7) *2022 Moonbeams Children's Book Awards (Bronze Medal) Preteen Fiction *2022 PenCraft Literary Excellence Awards (First Place Preteen Children's) *2022 Chanticleer FINALIST (Middle Grade Fiction) Gertrude Warner *2023 Purple Dragonfly (Middle Grade, Outdoor Recreation, & Growing Pains) *2023 Independent Author Network Book of the Year FINALIST (Children's Fiction) *2023 Royal Dragonfly Book Award (Middle Grade) *Readers' Favorite (5-Star Review) |
“The great charm of fly fishing is that we are always learning.” Theodore Gordon