Minnesota Author Doris Guggisberg

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If you searched for me intentionally or found me by accident, I’m glad you’re here!

I love writing books in my little office with a view from the window and a cup of coffee nearby. I never intended to be a writer, but like the theme of my books, life changes things. I was raised on a farm in Nebraska and still find comfort on the prairie. I went to college to study elementary music education and have always had some form of music in what I do. But that was not my career. In fact, I didn’t really have a career. I did a variety of things to stay employed until I came to my final employment as a children’s librarian. What a perfect job for me! I love books. I love the feeling of holding a book in my hands. I love having the story come alive at the flip of a page. And when I’m in a library or a bookstore, I’m like a kid in a toy store. I bet you feel the same way.

My husband, Jim, and I live in Minnesota.  Together, we have six children, fifteen grandchildren, and many dear friends.  We are retired now and busy.  I’m surprised at how busy we are, and I have often wondered – before retirement, how did we ever find time to work?  I like doing crossword puzzles and anything that involves the written word.  For many years I enjoyed playing the piano and writing music.  Now my focus has turned to writing books.

My stories are Christian fiction. The Lord has done great things in my life, and I want to share the love of Jesus with all my readers. My characters are good people just managing life the best they can until a tragedy or dire circumstance disrupts the norm, and each of them is forced to take a good, hard look at life and what it means to have a true relationship with God.

Author Doris Guggisberg

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