From my press release: In a publishing career that has spanned thirty-five years in hardcover, paperback, eBook and audiobook, included the New York Times and USA Today Bestseller Lists and distinguished writing awards, there isn’t much that could astonish Bellingham author Christina Dodd — but her nomination as a King County (Washington) 2025 Literary Lion both surprised and gratified her…
No, I did not wear this to the Literary Lions Gala.
I know, what a coward. (Did you see what I did there?)
From the King County Library System:
“On behalf of the King County Library System Foundation, I am delighted to share that you have been selected as one of our 2025 Literary Lions! This year we broke our record for nominations with over 200 nominations made by King County Library System staff, KCLS Foundation staff, board, volunteers, and community members…”
Dodd says, “I’m delighted to help raise funds for the busy King County library system. For me, libraries were my first home away from home, that place where I explored every genre and discovered what I loved and what didn’t work for me. All children should have that marvelous moment of having a story read to them that transports them into a new adventure, then of picking up a book and looking at the illustrations, and longing to read the stories for themselves. Books provide food for the imagination and create greater life opportunities. By buying a ticket and spending the evening with authors, or donating to the library, we can all know we’re growing our children and their future.”
Enjoy a selection of photos from the KCLS Literary Lions Gala on March 15, 2025 at the Bellevue Main Library.
I was very appropriately dressed in black, white and a pop of red. And appropriate spandex garments. 😎
Almost there!
King County Library painted the titles and author names on the steps!
And on the posts on the main floor. A dream come-true for this library-lover!
The library was packed with readers, librarians, authors and volunteers!
My badge: Name etched on a small wood plaque! I’ll wear it forever. With my pjs! In the bath! Everywhere!
Ready to start autographing!
The gorgeous stage with fluttering book pages hanging from the ceiling!
My two assistants to help manage the crowd.
The official Literary Lions plaque I now keep in my office.
Home with my beautiful THUS WITH A KISS I DIE poster!
And now…back to work writing the third Daughter of Montague historical mystery.
Books in order:
A DAUGHTER OF FAIR VERONA (A Daughter of Montague Full Length historical fiction)
WHAT DREAMS MAY COME (A Daughter of Montague novella)
THUS WITH A KISS I DIE (A Daughter of Montague Full Length historical fiction)
MUCH ADO ABOUT MISTLETOE (A Daughter of Montague novella, October 2025, URL tk.)
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Read an excerpt, reviews and listen to A DAUGHTER OF FAIR VERONA audiobook clip! Which has created more fuss than any audiobook I’ve ever written. The voice actress is Suzy Jackson, and she’s fabulous as Rosie Montague!
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