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NEW HAPPENINGS
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Welcome to the official webpage for Christine Fonseca, Author.It's been a great couple of months with the release of 101 Success Secrets for Gifted Kids: The Ultimate Guide. Check out the fabulous review from Midwest Book Reviews - "101 Success Secrets for Gifted Kids is a choice pick for any gifted and talented kid who wants school to be the enriching activity it should be. " Click here to read the full review.Things will be pretty quiet with my nonfiction books until the Fall. Summer is all about fiction, with big plans to finish up a few projects that need my attention. Check back often for any new updates and exciting news!
BLOG
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Check out my Writer's Blog for daily musings about writing, life and everything in between.Great links to:InterviewsGuest PostsAdvice from writersBook reviewsI hope to see you there!
COMING SOONI am relaunching my blog related to giftedness and emotional intensity. Starting September 1, 2011, look for great posts regarding living as a gifted person, coping with emotional intensity and more. This blog will feature:Book reviewsNew content 3 days/weekCoaching strategiesInterviewsVlogsAnd moreI hope to see you there!
BOOKS
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101 Success Secrets
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101 SUCCESS SECRETS FOR GIFTED KIDS
Pssst! Want to know a secret? 101 Success Secrets for Gifted Kids: The Ultimate Handbook is a must-read for gifted kids ages 8 to 12 who want to find success in school and life. If you’re a gifted kid or you know gifted kids, you need the 101 awesome secrets, tips, and tricks included in this book! Chock full of fun suggestions and practical strategies, 101 Success Secrets for Gifted Kids covers topics including bullying, school performance, perfectionism, friendships, and sibling rivalries. Fun quizzes, tip sheets, and practical Q & A sections from other gifted preteens and kids make this book fun to read and give gifted kids insight into everything they’ve ever wanted to know about being gifted. Proven strategies on dealing with stress management, parents’ and teachers’ expectations, anxiety, cyber-bullying, friendship troubles, and more make this the must-have guide for every gifted kid!
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Reviews of 101 Success Secrets
"101 Success Secrets for Gifted Kids" is a choice pick for any gifted and talented kid who wants school to be the enriching activity it should be." See complete review~MidWest Book ReviewFrom understanding your giftedness to dealing with your intensities and things that stress you, from listening to acting responsibly, from accepting help to stepping outside your comfort zone, even secrets on dealing with bullying, 101 Success Secrets is more than just something for everyone... it's lots of things for all! See complete review.~Hoagies Gifted Education"The author has written a very insightful compilation of success tips for gifted children that is not condescending. Not only will children find this book easy to read, adults will be drawn in too....My prediction is this book will be highlighted at the next Texas Association of Gifted Children and other gifted associations conferences next year." See complete review.~A.French, GT teacherSee More Reviews.
On the Shelf
On the Shelf
Emotional Intensity
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Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students
Designed to provide support for the difficult job of parenting and teaching gifted children, Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students: Helping Kids Cope With Explosive Feelings provides the resource parents and teachers need to not only understand why gifted children are so extreme in their behavior, but also learn specific strategies to teach gifted children how to live with their intensity.Presented in an easy-to-read, conversational style, Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students uses real-world examples through case studies and role-plays that show parents and teachers how to interact with gifted children in a way that teaches them how to recognize, monitor, and adjust their behavior. Worksheets, tip sheets, and checklists are included to help parents, teachers, and the students themselves learn to cope with the explosive feelings that often accompany giftedness. Specific strategies for stress management, underperformance in school, perfectionism, and social anxiety make this a must read for anyone wishing to make a positive lasting impact on the lives of gifted children.
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Reviews of Emotional Intensity
“Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students: Helping Kids Cope with Explosive Feelings is a tool that will provide parents with ...the support they may need. This book is a helpful read for any parent who is looking for some creative ways to improve their relationship with their child, understand them better, and learn positive ways to advocate on their child’s behalf.” See complete review~Davidson Institute of Talent Development"...parents of gifted children need reassurance that their experience - their life - is not abnormal, that their children and, in fact, their family are okay, and the book's many short profiles, scenarios, and conversations off that reassurance over and over again." See complete review.-Lisa Rivero, Author of The Smart Teens' Guide to Living With Intensity"Throughout the pages of this book, parents are given hope that they are not alone. It enables parents to see what their child can become. Simply put, buying and reading this book will be one of the best investments a parent or educator can ever make as they guide gifted children in their care." See complete review.-Lisa Conrad, Author of the Gifted Parenting Support blog, and parent advocate"Ms. Fonseca's understanding, compassion, and enthusiasm for gifted and talented children shines in this easily understood read. Her amusing and sometimes heart breaking examples explain the frustration and brilliance of the gifted in a way I've never seen before." See complete review.-Julie Fedynich, author and parent of gifted children
Works in Progress
Works in Progress
Fiction in Progress
Fiction in Progress
Christine writes novels for teens and new adults, exploring the feelings of love, rage, hope, and fear - everything kids experience as they grow.She prefers to write dark, edgy fiction in the genres of urban fantasy, gothic romance, horror, and contemporary - but you never know what she may decide to write next.TRANSCEND TRANSCEND is a YA psychological thriller inspired by by Leroux’s Phantom of the Opera, TRANSCEND combines the tragedy of Shakespeare’s Hamlet with the psychological suspense of Black Swan and delves into one teen's journey thorugh madness.LACRIMOSALACRIMOSA is a YA Gothic romance that combines the forbidden love of Romeo and Juliet with the world of angels and demons similar to Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments series and examines the true cost of redemption.
Order
Ordering Info
All of my books are widely available through my publisher, Prufrock Press, and through fine retailers and online booksellers - including Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Target, WalMart and others.
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Nonfiction in Progress
Nonfiction in Progress
Christine writes nonfiction books for children, teens, parents, and educators related to giftedness and emotional intensities. Her writing style is described as conversational and "down-to-Earth", like sitting down with a good friend. Christine is currently collecting research for a project related to building resiliency in teens. If you are interested in learning more about this project, contact Christine.
EVENTS
Events
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Looking for a speaker for your school, parent, or writing group? I would love to talk with you! I conducts classes and workshops for parents, kids, and educators on the social and emotional needs of gifted children. In addition, I conducts workshops for writers on writing nonfiction book proposals, developing strategic marketing for niche books, writing a strong synopsis and other writing topics. Contact me to present or Skype at your next function. For information about honorariums, or to answer any questions and book an event, use the contact form.
Upcoming Events
October 201110/26, 6:30pm - SKYPE event with BVGT10/29 - OCCGATE Conference presentationNovember 201111/1 - Book chat for 101 Success Secrets, BES Temecula, CA11/3 - Book chat, VES Temecula, CA11/7 - Book chat, RES Temecula, CA11/10 - Book chat for Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students, RHES Temecula, CA11/14 - Book chat for Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students, TMS Temecula, CA 11/15 - Book chat for Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students, PES, Temecula, CA11/16 - Book chat for 101 Success Secrets for Gifted Kids, TTES, Temecula, CAJanuary 2012 - March 2012Book chats and webinars throughout Southern CaliforniaCheck back for updated information.
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