Christina Skye is a best-selling author who has written over 23 romance novels under this pseudonym, in addition to writing about Chinese art and culture. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, and is a descendant of Revolutionary War hero Adam Helmer. Skye holds a doctorate in classical Chinese literature from Ohio State University, where she learned to speak fluent Chinese, French, and Japanese. She has worked as a translator and consultant for the National Geographic Society and the American Museum of Natural History.
Skye's love for writing began after she realized she could not become the heir to a small European mountain kingdom. She started writing late in life, and since selling her first novel in six days, she has written 36 novels, 7 novellas, and four non-fiction books. She is known for her use of handwriting when writing and her love for Harris tweed, Scottish cashmere, handspun merino yarn, Shanghai street dumplings, French macarons, and dark chocolate.
After receiving her doctorate in classical Chinese literature, Skye traveled for five years, working as a writer, translator, and consultant for various companies and museums, including the National Geographic Society, the Asia Society, and the American Museum of Natural History. In 1990, she sold her first novel, and since then, she has written five different series for six different publishers. She has appeared on several television shows, including ABC Worldwide News, Travel News Network, and Good Morning, Arizona.
In 2013, Skye's contemporary romance, The Accidental Bride, was chosen as one of the ten best romance novels of the year by Booklist Magazine. The book was also chosen as one of the 100 best books of the decade by the same magazine in 2015. Skye is currently working on a New Adult paranormal series and three new books in her Brides Club contemporary series. She loves to sew, knit lace on big needles, drink tea, and uncover odd historical tidbits to weave into her storylines. Skye's website provides a glimpse into her new books, research tidbits, great recipes, and some of her favorite knitting and sewing patterns.