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Chris Solaas

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Chris Solaas was born in Memphis, TN a half-century ago, the fourth child in a happy Norwegian/Italian family. He began writing stories at the tender age of 8. He was sure he was going to be a science fiction/fantasy novelist.

He graduated from the University of Memphis in Electrical Engineering, and began a career in Computer Programming. Things don't always work out the way you plan...

He still lives in the Greater Memphis area with a wonderful wife, four ADD children, and a bi-eyed snow-white monster dog that eats trees.

Somewhere in this mess, God took hold of him and shook him. Sort of like a terrier with a rat. Or a dad with His son. "What are you doing with the time and talent I gave you?"
"Uhhh... nuffin!" he said brightly.
Since then, h
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Chris Solaas You are so welcome! i remember that book. Tragic stories like that always hit me, but her attitude even through the decline in her life was an encoura…moreYou are so welcome! i remember that book. Tragic stories like that always hit me, but her attitude even through the decline in her life was an encouragement for all of us, for we all do go through some trial in life, whether big or small. And isn't that what life is all about? Living a story to give Him glory!
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An Excerpt from my latest Devotional

Below is an excerpt from my current NaNoWriMo Work In Progress, 365 Names of the Believer.
My latest publication, 365 Names of God, is available now on Amazon and Kindle.


365 Names of the BelieverDay 102 – Fire"I came to send fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! (Luk 12:49 NKJV)
Read: Luke 12:49-53As I write this, there are raging fires across California, which have destroyed a Read more of this blog post »
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Kellie Hi Chris I joined here when Tommie made a post on CW about this site. I'm not on here much. I haven't done much reading lately.


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