Chris G Thelen, Author

Words and Works in Progress

You can read about my latest writing projects and my reflections on faith at the following blogs:

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Chris G Thelen

Below are the latest blog posts from my author site:

  • Combines and Space Ships

    You never know when inspiration will strike. The idea for my next book began more than fifty years ago in the cab of a combine. As a kid growing up on my parents’ farm, sometimes I would climb into the cab of our Allis Chalmers Gleaner combine and pretend that I was flying a space…

  • Books Receive 1st & 2nd Place Award

    At the Blue Lake Christian Writers Conference in Destin Florida last Friday, both of my books received Christian Indie Awards. Race for Redemption tied for first place and Islands of Deception tied for second place. It was humbling to have both of my books receive this recognition. When I began my journey to publish my…

  • An Engaging, Personal Account of WWII

    Since I released my first book Islands of Deception in 2023, I have met a lot of authors who share the love of the craft of writing. This year I’m trying to block out more time to read the stack of books I’ve collected from these authors and share them with you.  Last fall I…

  • Final Book Signing of the Year

    After a great year of meeting readers at book talks and signings, I wrap up the year with one last event in Traverse City, Michigan.

  • Snow Leaves

    The autumn colors have drifted away… Read this poem inspired by an early snowstorm we had a couple weeks ago. The maple leaves provided a striking backdrop to the heavy snowflakes.