Catch Your Falling Star

About the Book

Venture into the Lost Fields of Silk in Ireland, where a fearless granddaughter unravels the clues to find her missing grandmother. Escape to bygone eras and embark on a heartfelt journey alongside a young girl and her father in 1950s Northern England. Travel to the picturesque village of Wark, nestled on the banks of the River Tyne in the UK, as mist shrouds a tranquil Sunday afternoon. Peer through frosty windows on Christmas Eve after an ice storm, where the possibility of a holiday miracle fills the air. In this intimate and diverse collection, Christiane Banks shares authentic short stories, many drawn from her own life experiences. These tales offer messages of hope, redemption, and enchantment, sprinkled with a touch of fairy dust. Banks gently reminds us to reach out and grasp our Falling Star. To love deeply and be loved in return. To discover our true selves, extend kindness, and follow our passions during our fleeting time here. Immerse yourself in these shimmering short stories, perfect for any occasion, and let their magical wonder lift your spirits. “Banks is a skilled storyteller. It feels like she has graciously given a piece of her heart to the readers” - Senior Editor, iUniverse

About the Author

Christiane Banks was born in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England, in the 1950s. Working in a post-war time period at a hair salon provided Christiane with a myriad of unique personal accounts from clients and people from around the world. Throughout her life, both in England and in Canada, Christiane has met dozens of ordinary individuals with fascinating insight and unique experiences. Christiane, being a storyteller, has many tales to tell. These encounters are always on her mind, and she uses her memory of these encounters as inspiration in her writing. Christiane is currently working on a prequel to her historical family saga Amelia’s Prayer and its sequel, Amazing Grace.