Christine Tate, originally a Midwest native, grew up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. The only child of a successful floor trader and an Indiana farm girl, she was strongly influenced by conservative, "Bible Belt" Christian theology. She started college at the age of fifteen and graduated from USC with honors at nineteen earning a degree in Cinema-Television. After various career experiences and many years living on the west coast, she met and married the love of her life. From there, she embarked on the travels and adventures that come with being a military spouse. Christine and her husband have one daughter and are currently stationed in Virginia Beach, VA. She spends much of her time homeschooling her daughter, writing Bible studies and being active in church life. She is also a contributing writer to www.successstory.com and the producer of the annual Virginia Beach Christian Authors Festival.