D. K. Christi D. K. Christi, who grew up in a midwestern town on Lake Michigan, graduated with honors and received an M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision from the University of South Florida, Tampa. Additional graduate studies in vocational and adult administration led to a career in the Administration of multiple federal and state programs that provide special services to target populations. Marriage and family provided detours that changed original career plans, but provided instead the joy that only a parent knows.   The little family traveled extensively and built a memory chest of people, places, and dreams across states and continents that are reflected in D. K. Christi's stories.

Travel stories enliven D. K. Christi's motivational talks and provide substance to teach strategic planning for cataclysmic change and adjusting to cultural differences. D. K. Christi writes extensively for universities and school districts both curriculum and proposals for grant funding in the millions of dollars.

An advocate for those who need a louder voice to overcome their barriers to a quality life, D. K. Christi has been a founding member of philanthropic organizations with assets over $5 million, member and leader in Rotary and business and community organizations, and a trustee for the birth of a new neighborhood church.

D. K.'s first novel, Arirang:The Bamboo Connection, was published in 2006.

Born in the arms of forbidden love, Melani lives life “on the edge”—finding herself abandoned in a German blizzard, stranded in a Baghdad, Iraq, airport, and escaping disaster aboard the yacht, Obsession… “A wall of water…barely visible through the port…as the boat pitches and rolls. The roar of the wind and the endless grinding of the engines…one continuous groan against the pounding of the sea.…any attempt to rise brings on waves of nausea…The cupboard door suddenly flies open, turning hours of careful stowing into flying missiles that continue to roll around the sole…Tears of helplessness stream down my cheeks. ‘Dear God,’ I pray, ‘Will this nightmare ever end?’” Romance threads through seven continents, stitching a love story—an adventure—as Melani meets life’s challenges head on. Grab your passport and come aboard.

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D. K. Christi currently lives in Florida, enjoying the Gulf, the swamps, the quaint little towns with their "rails to trails" bike paths, the rivers for kayaking and quiet evenings at home with friends.  Recreational choices include science fiction based on scientific projections (not horror), old movies, music from the 40's and 70's and dancing. Contact D. K. Christi through  web sites at www.freewebs.com/dkchristi   www.dkchristi.com