Crystal Stranaghan

Crystal is the author of seven published picture books for children, one poetry journal, several early reader chapter books and several non-fiction titles for adults. She has worked as a publisher, editor, book designer, publishing consultant and creative writing mentor on more than 50 book projects.

As the Publisher of Gumboot Books (2006-2011) a Vancouver publisher that specialized in books for children and youth, she helped dozens of projects come to life and worked with over seventy-five different authors and illustrators. She is also a creative writing mentor with the Creative Writing for Children society, and works with teens from around the world to write and produce their own books, which are then published through CWC.

As an experienced workshop facilitator and a Masters degree in Health Psychology, Crystal has taught groups ranging in age from pre-school students to adults on topics including: writing, web-marketing, publishing, wellness, goal setting, leadership and the business of making books.

With a passion for technology, she has taken her love of stories and education online, and is now creating iPhone/iPad apps and building websites. Crystal loves helping other people conquer their fears of technology, and discovering all the opportunities available to them!

Looking for coaching through your own creative project? Read more on the personal coaching page, check out the Live Your Dream website or use the contact form to get in touch.