Welcome to Bound Lines and Book Spines

Welcome to Bound Lines and Book Spines

Published by Kristi Cruise | Intro Post

Hi friend,
Welcome to Bound Lines & Bookspines—my cozy corner of the internet where books, big feelings, and bold moves all find their way onto the page.

I’m Kristi Cruise—author, educator, former news anchor, literacy yogi, regular yogi, non-profit change agent and lifelong ripple maker. This space is a heart-centered journal of sorts, where I reflect on the wild ride of creating books that move bodies, minds, and hearts. 

Kristi Cruise in Charlotte, NC

Here you’ll find:

  • Behind-the-scenes peeks at my writing life, including our creation of a brand new book genre we've been testing out these past few months. (Hint: It will make you flip! Literally and metaphorically!) 

  • Stories from classrooms, Creative Kids Clubs, and magical moments that fuel this movement

  • Thoughts on healing, motherhood, entrepreneurship, generational trauma, and choosing faith over fear

  • And yes, bookish reflections with a little spine—the strong kind that holds your story together even when life flips upside down

This blog is part storytelling, part testimony, part healing and all ripple.
Because if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that our lives are made of the stories we dare to live and tell.

So whether you’re here as a parent, educator, reader, dreamer—or someone walking their own bound-and-determined path—I’m honored you’re here.

Let’s begin.

With heart,
Kristi

#BoundLines #BookSpines #FaithOverFear #LivingLibraries #RippleEffect

Location: Charlotte, NC, USA

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