Chris Stralyn


Biography

Chris Stralyn never intended to be a writer. Short-order cook, security guard, safety officer, childcare provider, and teacher were all titles she’d worn – but never writer. Then she entered an essay contest for “The Worst Vacation Ever” and won. Writing became her new hobby, and soon she had several articles in print with local publications. This was followed by a short story, The Khaki Pants, which was published by RDR Publishing in an anthology that went on to sell over a million copies.

A suspense thriller was her next undertaking, and in 2008 This Time You Lose was named a finalist in the TNBW Strongest Start Novel Competition. Four months later it earned the distinction of being a TNBW Readers Choice Top Ten Novel, and has remained on the Top Ten list ever since.

Chris Stralyn continues to put pen to paper in her endeavour to appease the Muse within. She lives in Michigan with her husband and family.

Where to find Chris Stralyn online


Where to buy in print


Books

Khaki Pants - A Vacation Story    by Chris Stralyn
Price: $0.99 USD. 2920 words. Published on January 27, 2012. Nonfiction.

***Short Story***True Story*** Ever have one of those vacations where you thought it couldn't get any worse? And then it did? Told with wit and humor, Khaki Pants - A Vacation Story makes you appreciate all the vacations you've ever taken where only a little bit went wrong. :) This is a reprint of the original story that started author Chris Stralyn on the path to success.
This Time You Lose    by Chris Stralyn
Price: $3.99 USD. 62650 words. Published on November 11, 2011. Fiction.

0.75 star(4.71 from 7 reviews)
What would you do if street thugs invaded your home? What if you’re a daycare provider, caring for a dozen children at the time? Lisa Kaamp, a most unlikely heroine, faces just such a nightmare in This Time You Lose, the terrifying story of one woman’s struggle to survive when she and the children she cares for become victims of a home invasion gone terribly wrong.

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Smashwords book reviews by Chris Stralyn

  • Sex, the Mystery (Mystere sexuelle) on Sep. 17, 2012
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    This was a bit different for me, and not the type of material I usually read. That said, I may not be the best person to review it at length, but here goes. I found the main character to be likeable and realistic. I would have liked to have seen the other characters developed a bit more, and the length of this could have been extended by doing so. The female character seemed a bit cliche to me... young, bubbly college freshman that is infatuated with her college professor - would have liked to see more development there. Overall the writing was good, the topic just not my style.