Celesta Thiessen

Biography

I live in Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada with my husband and two young daughters. We're homeschoolers and entrepreneurs. My husband and I make iOS apps and I write stories. Being a writer is magical - spinning nothing into stories - stories that can light the way to a different world.

You can connect with me on Faceboook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorCelesta

Where to find Celesta Thiessen online

Where to buy in print

Videos

Meeting For King & Country
I watched For King and Country's music video, "The Proof of Your Love" hundreds of times. That inspired me to write a book, "Surviving the Apocalypse in Steinbach, MB". This weekend I went to the For King and Country concert so I could give them a copy of the novel I dedicated to them. Watch to see what happened :D

Series

The Tail of the Mermaid
A series of chapter books for children in grades 1-4.
Salt Eden
For fans of Lost and Jericho... Salt Eden would be the perfect place for you to start over. Except that, wherever you go... there you are.
In The Beginning
Price: Free!
The First Day
Price: Free!
Armageddon
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Torn to Pieces
Price: Free!
Super Seven
Gifted
Price: Free!
Two of a Kind
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Invisible
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Fire
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Strong
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Listening
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Books

Please Fix Me
Price: Free! Words: 10,910. Language: English. Published: January 31, 2019 . Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Personal Growth, Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Depression
In the first part of this book, I share my struggle with depression and how I was able to find healing and true freedom in Christ. In the second part, I provide prayer exercises that you can do with a partner and I explain how you, too, can get freedom and hope through Jesus Christ.
Save Mermaid Kingdom!
Series: The Tail of the Mermaid. Price: Free! Words: 5,280. Language: English. Published: December 14, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Readers / Chapter Books, Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables
The Thiessen family continues their adventure in The Tail of the Mermaids Book 2. The evil scientist octopus has stolen a magical gem from Mermaid Castle. Without its protection, Mermaid Kingdom will crumble and be left in ruins. The Thiessens are ready to help but there’s just one problem. The gem is now on an island with an active volcano!
The Dreamers
Price: Free! Words: 56,250. Language: English. Published: December 14, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Christian » Futuristic, Fiction » Visionary & metaphysical
Cara needs an operation to live but the anesthesiologist has an evil secret hidden deep beneath his castle. In THE DREAMERS, Book Two of the Dreamshare series, when Cara and Blaze need help they have no one to turn to. Literally. Because of tech gone wrong, they move through the physical world like specters, unable to interact with any other living beings.
Rise of the Black Dragon
Price: Free! Words: 13,280. Language: English. Published: September 20, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Science Fiction
This short prequel to DRAGON WARRIOR & THE PRINCESS chronicles the day that changed everything for Princess Aurelia and her world.
Torn to Pieces
Series: Salt Eden, Book 4. Price: Free! Words: 12,280. Language: English. Published: October 27, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Adventure » Action, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense
Some of the tourists are missing. Abigail and Nathan don’t know who to trust. Their father’s utopia is devolving. Loyalties are divided as the siblings try to find out what happened. This story is rated 13+
Armageddon
Series: Salt Eden, Book 3. Price: Free! Words: 13,150. Language: English. Published: October 5, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Adventure » Action, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense
For fans of Lost and Jericho... Using patchy Internet, almost non-existent cell service and radio broadcasts, the residents of Salt Eden try to piece together what is happening. Communications are breaking down. The world is at war. This story is rated 13+
The First Day
Series: Salt Eden, Book 2. Price: Free! Words: 12,280. Language: English. Published: June 13, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Adventure » General, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense
For fans of Lost and Jericho... Abigail and Nathan Taylor have made it safely to Salt Eden, the utopia created by their father. But there’s trouble in paradise. As colonists and tourists clash over cultural differences, Abigail learns their father has a dark secret. This story is rated 13+
In The Beginning
Series: Salt Eden, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 12,150. Language: English. Published: April 14, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense, Fiction » Adventure » Sea adventures
For fans of Lost and Jericho... Everything's about to change for Abigail and Nathan Taylor. It's non-stop action in New York City as the siblings race to stay one step ahead of their pursuers.
Journey to Mermaid Kingdom
Series: The Tail of the Mermaid. Price: Free! Words: 5,450. Language: English. Published: January 11, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Readers / Chapter Books, Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables
When the Thiessen family opens a treasure chest that they find on the beach, their lives are changed forever. The four children, their mother, and their two cats are transformed into mermaids! Well... the cats are turned into mercats. Join their adventure as they encounter sharks, octopuses and even sea dragons as they journey to Mermaid Kingdom.
Whispers of a Faded Dreamer
Price: Free! Words: 51,240. Language: English. Published: December 6, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Christian » Futuristic, Fiction » Inspirational
A love-starved young woman slips away every night to adventure with dragons, mermaids and even aliens but then she wakes up.
Made Right
Series: Super Seven, Book 7. Price: Free! Words: 12,240. Language: English. Published: April 14, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Religious / Christian / Science Fiction
In this, the seventh and final book of the series, the Super Seven attempt to rescue their families from the powerful aliens who hold them captive. Michael has no Gifts so he’s glad the Supers are in charge. But when something happens to the Gifted it’s up to Michael to make things right. Only there's no way he'll be able to do it alone. This book is rated 8+
Listening
Series: Super Seven, Book 6. Price: Free! Words: 14,180. Language: English. Published: February 23, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fiction, Fiction » Children’s books » Readers / Intermediate
Fisher, a telepath and the leader of the Super Seven, listens to his friends’ thoughts and emotions and tries to bring unity and cohesion to the group. He also listens to God. They desperately need God’s help for this mission. The Super Seven must defeat the aliens to rescue their families and the other Gifted who have been abducted... But first they need a spaceship. This book is rated 8+
The Coder & The Fixer
Price: Free! Words: 63,450. Language: English. Published: January 31, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera, Fiction » Christian » Futuristic
Two 700-year-old spaceships, a Jesus-follower, and a killer all need help to survive.
Celebrations - Kitty Castle Series
Series: Kitty Castle, Book 6. Price: Free! Words: 9,970. Language: English. Published: June 30, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Holidays, Fiction » Children’s books » Readers / Chapter Books
The threat of the dragons has passed, and the princesses and princes of Kitty Castle have gone back to normal life. Well, to a life as normal as is possible with a giant winged cat for a pet and active magic water under the castle. Join us for four short adventures in one book: “Kitty Castle Halloween”, “Kitty Castle Christmas”, “Nightcat Learns to Read” and “Kitty Castle Valentines”.
Strong
Series: Super Seven, Book 5. Price: Free! Words: 11,520. Language: English. Published: February 14, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fiction, Fiction » Children’s books » Paranormal
A fire, sparked by sinister forces, devastates the School for the Gifted. The Super Seven are separated. Lance and Faith end up at a public school in a large city, far from their friends. There, Lance experiences something he has never faced before - bullying. He is determined to take the high road but, as things go from bad to worse, will he be able to stay strong? This book is rate 8+
Fire
Series: Super Seven, Book 4. Price: Free! Words: 10,880. Language: English. Published: January 19, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fiction, Fiction » Children’s books » Paranormal
Ten-year-old Mark calls himself Fire. He’s a powerful elemental bent on revenge. But when he meets Chrissy, Faith and the rest of the Super Seven, he begins to see that there’s another way. All the Gifted must work together to try to reacquire the strategic Mountain Springs Resort and to stop the Black Empire from wiping the Gifted off the face of the planet. This book is rated 8+
Christmas - Kitty Castle Series
Series: Kitty Castle. Price: Free! Words: 2,900. Language: English. Published: November 3, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Holidays & Celebrations / Christmas & Advent, Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables
In this story, it's almost Christmas when elves from the north arrive and want to take Nightcat away to be their king. Nightcat thinks he can help the elves and he does love helping. They offer him all the toys he could ever want and the reindeer say they'll bow to him every day. Will Nightcat become their king and leave Kitty Kingdom forever?
The Way to Paradise
Price: Free! Words: 55,390. Language: English. Published: April 27, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Christian » Futuristic, Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera
At the summons of an unknown alien race, Captain Calista Zarah and Engineer James Beckett, along with two other crew members, travel to a planet 1200 light years away on a ship designed for a trip to Mars. But only Captain Zarah bears the responsibility of carrying out the mission’s secret orders
Prince Jade
Price: Free! Words: 34,530. Language: English. Published: April 17, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Fantasy, Fiction » Christian » Fantasy
(4.00 from 1 review)
Jade, the second-born prince of Kedrin, is full of unnatural powers and an uncontrollable darkness. He is ready to seize the throne. But when Jade’s life takes an unexpected turn, he meets Marigold, a simple farm girl who embodies everything that he is not. Gradually, for the first time, he begins to want the light.
Amber Rain
Price: Free! Words: 49,160. Language: English. Published: February 3, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Science Fiction, Fiction » Science fiction » Apocalyptic
Sixteen-year-old Ellie Lauder doesn’t belong. She flees outside to a vast wilderness that, according to what she’s been taught, shouldn’t even exist. A young adult, post-apocalyptic science fiction adventure, Amber Rain is a story about having the courage to forgive the past and find love in an unstable world. This book is rated 12+
Kitty Castle Valentines
Series: Kitty Castle. Price: Free! Words: 3,920. Language: English. Published: January 28, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Holidays, Fiction » Children’s books » Readers / Chapter Books
In this short chapter book, it’s almost Valentine’s Day. Nightcat and the children are planning a Friendship Festival. But they find out that not all the dragons are gone! Will Nightcat be able to deliver the invitations in time? And who is the little green fellow? The Kitty Castle Series is a set of beginning chapter books written for children in Grades One to Four.
Surviving the Apocalypse in Steinbach, MB
Price: Free! Words: 57,440. Language: English. Published: December 30, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Science Fiction, Fiction » Christian » Futuristic
(4.00 from 1 review)
June Westcott has her life planned out. Graduate high school, get married and become a successful author. She feels that she’s going to be able to live the dream. Her books are actually starting to sell and she’s dating Caleb, the best guy ever. There’s just one problem. It looks like it might be the end of the world.
Kitty Castle Halloween
Series: Kitty Castle. Price: Free! Words: 2,440. Language: English. Published: October 9, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Holidays & Celebrations / Halloween, Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables
In this short story, it’s almost time for Halloween when the princes and princesses of Kitty Castle make a terrible discovery. There’s no candy left in the entire kingdom! Can the magic of Kitty Castle save the day or will Halloween have to be cancelled?
Invisible
Series: Super Seven, Book 3. Price: Free! Words: 13,730. Language: English. Published: March 30, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fiction, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Science Fiction
Fifteen-year-old Jia has been using her gift of invisibility to try to find out where the Black Empire has taken her mother. But she needs help. Jia finds a powerful telepath, Fisher, only to learn his cousins have just been captured and his sister is in danger! Will Fisher and Jia be able to rescue them? This book is rated 8+
Gifted
Series: Super Seven, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 12,980. Language: English. Published: March 30, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fiction, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Science Fiction
Thirteen-year-old Chrissy can read minds and do a few other nifty little tricks, such as levitating small objects. She never realized her gift was such a big deal until her principal, Mr. Kerberos, tells her she has to have a brain operation. Soon Chrissy is on the run with an unlikely ally, Michael, a non-gifted. Can she escape Mr. Kerberos and discover her true destiny? This book is rated 8+
Two of a Kind
Series: Super Seven, Book 2. Price: Free! Words: 11,420. Language: English. Published: March 30, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fiction, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Science Fiction
In Two of a Kind, twelve-year-old Faith, who has grown up in a home for orphans in the distant future, unexpectedly finds herself on the run with a youth named Fisher. Together, they must escape the government forces that hunt them to find hope, family and a new life. This book is rated 8+
The Dragon Warrior and the Princess
Price: Free! Words: 52,890. Language: English. Published: February 13, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera, Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure
An exiled princess and a crazy warrior dude meet on a deserted planet. To complicate matters, he used to be a slave-soldier for the royal family (her family) and he's coming from a biologically engineered type of background (dragon DNA) which causes him to have Jekyll/Hide phases and deep down he blames her for everything he is and all he has been forced to commit.
Nightcat Learns to Read - Kitty Castle Series
Series: Kitty Castle. Price: Free! Words: 1,180. Language: English. Published: February 11, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Readers / Beginner, Fiction » Children’s books » Holidays
Princes, princesses and a flying cat learning to read - Perfect short story for I Love to Read celebrations!
Dragon Fire and Other Fantasy Stories
Price: Free! Words: 15,050. Language: English. Published: February 2, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Romance » Short stories
Dragon Fire is a collection of clean fairy tales for teens and adults including, Fire at Night - The Days of the Dragons.
Apocalyptic and Dystopian Tales
Price: Free! Words: 16,540. Language: English. Published: February 1, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories, Fiction » Science fiction » Apocalyptic
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Apocalyptic and Dystopian Tales is a collection of fifteen, inspirational short stories, including Escaping Darkness. Escaping Darkness They fell. That’s what I had said. No one had objected. We got away. Now I travel alone, one step ahead of the darkness that consumes the world. This book is rated 13+
Sci Fi Short Stories
Price: Free! Words: 16,700. Language: English. Published: January 30, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories, Fiction » Science fiction » Utopias & dystopias
Sci Fi Short Stories is a collection of eight, inspirational science fiction stories including, "Dragon Poison".
Dystopian Sci Fi Short Stories
Price: Free! Words: 13,710. Language: English. Published: January 26, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Utopias & dystopias, Fiction » Science fiction » Apocalyptic
(4.00 from 1 review)
Dystopian Sci Fi Short Stories is a collection of seven, inspirational science fiction stories: A New Life, Fate, Unprepared, Ideas for the Future, Paradise, A Place to Stay and Fool’s Gold. This book is rated 16+
Science Fiction Short Stories
Price: Free! Words: 12,970. Language: English. Published: January 6, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories, Fiction » Christian » Futuristic
Science Fiction Short Stories is a collection of eight, inspirational science fiction stories: Home, The Sacrifice, The Same Stars, Siren Song, What’cha Makin in the Barn?, Dragons, Fate’s Gift and Truth.
Reunion - Kitty Castle Series
Series: Kitty Castle, Book 5. Price: Free! Words: 6,140. Language: English. Published: November 4, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fiction, Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables
In this fifth book of the Kitty Castle Series, the children find some strange flowers growing in the garden! They believe they have finally found the solution to the dragon problem. But things soon go horribly wrong, and the children are in danger. Will help arrive in time? The Kitty Castle Series is a set of beginning chapter books written for children in Grades One to Four.
Mystery - Kitty Castle Series
Series: Kitty Castle, Book 4. Price: Free! Words: 5,270. Language: English. Published: November 4, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fiction, Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables
In this fourth book of the Kitty Castle adventure series, the children try to find out where the dragons live. Their search leads them to a huge volcano. Can Nightcat rescue the children before the volcano erupts? The Kitty Castle Series is a set of beginning chapter books written for children in Grades One to Four.
Answers - Kitty Castle Series
Series: Kitty Castle, Book 3. Price: Free! Words: 5,220. Language: English. Published: November 4, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fiction, Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables
In this third book of the Kitty Castle adventure series, David gets captured by the dragons! The children’s quest leads them to their Aunt Esmeralda’s abandoned house. They need to find the Book of Answers to help their tutor. The Kitty Castle Series is a set of beginning chapter books written for children in Grades One to Four.
Surprises - Kitty Castle Series
Series: Kitty Castle, Book 2. Price: Free! Words: 5,290. Language: English. Published: November 4, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fiction, Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables
In this second book of the Kitty Castle adventure series, the princesses get magical birthday gifts! They see the effects of magic water, and their tutor gets a surprise of his own. It’s a day of surprises and kittens! The Kitty Castle Series is a set of beginning chapter books written for children in Grades One to Four.
Please Fix My Marriage
Price: Free! Words: 14,930. Language: English. Published: October 30, 2012 . Categories: Nonfiction » Relationships & Family » Marriage, Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Love & Marriage
Are you married? Are you unhappy? It is not God’s will for you to have a bad marriage. God wants you to have a great marriage! Jesus came so we could have life to the full. And Jesus offers that to you in your marriage.
Nightcat - Kitty Castle Series
Series: Kitty Castle, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 5,250. Language: English. Published: July 11, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Readers / Chapter Books
(5.00 from 1 review)
In this first book of the Kitty Castle adventure series, the princes and princesses learn the secret of the night cats. With the help of their own night cat, the children must stop the dragons from ruining the kingdom. The Kitty Castle Series is a set of beginning chapter books written for children in Grades One to Four.

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Smashwords book reviews by Celesta Thiessen

  • We Don’t Plummet Out of the Sky Anymore on April 30, 2013

    Super! Light-hearted and feel good. Just like fiction should be.
  • The Ultimate Failure on June 24, 2015

    Very, very good short story! Brought tears to my eyes. We sometimes don't understand God's plan but He's always at work. He never calls us to success only to obedience.