About the Author

Christina grew up on the island of Malta. She travelled extensively with her husband Bjorn, living for short periods in Geneva, Stockholm and Iran before finally settling in Western Australia in 1982. Christina obtained a doctorate in social/political science at Murdoch University in 1998. Christina's professional career included lecturing at West Australian Universities, management positions within the public service of WA, sitting on the bench of the Equal Opportunity Tribunal and public policy consultant to the Premier of WA. In 2008, she decided that it was time to realise a long held dream and go sailing around the world. After eleven years of sailing and travelling, Christina took up the pen again, this time branching out from academic writing into fiction and biography, apart from occasional work as a consultant to the European Union's Coastal Management projects. In 2018, she returned with her husband to live in Perth. They have two children, a son and a daughter, and three grandchildren.

Reviews

'The author's adventures are told so vividly, making it so blissfully and effortlessly easy to picture being there, or just following her paths to perhaps make up your very own 'bucket-list' of the must-see, sublime spots mentioned in her book.''A Little Bit of MisChief is a great read full of memories of an unforgettable trip. Most of all it depicts how anyone can take the challenge and make the dream their own.'
The Cruising Helmsman, Phil Ross

'...a particular sailor's journal entwined with a good dose of humour, equally peppered with sweetness, and bold, clever risks ...Exhilarating simplicity, with an alluring dash of coy, so refreshingly told, like having an exciting catch up with a really good friend. Just makes you want to reach out for your favourite Chardonnay, and smile. And dream away.'
Nadine Muscat Cini, Freelance Lifestyle Journalist, Times of Malta

'Christina's tales of heart pounding moments with pirates and swimming with whale sharks and dolphins in exotic waters, among many others...'
The Malta Independent, Marie Benoît

'A trailblazing Maltese sailor ...It was the sort of trip bound to bring with it adventures, positive and negative, as they edged their way across the oceans.'
The Times of Malta, Vanessa McDonald

On Authors Facebook page, Goodreads and Amazon: 'Fantastic good read. So vividly described that it feels almost like being there. No need to be a sailor to enjoy!' - Josianne Stottrup'Great book, Great writer, loved her book. A Little Bit of Mischief is a good read, funny and interesting.' - Sharon Verry''I loved the book from the first page. Couldn't put it down. It was like being there, sharing the adventure.' - Nallen Karlsson'An easy book to read about one couple's adventures that will inspire those who dream of a cruising lifestyle to get on and make it happen.' - Johannes Roggeveen'So happy we met and shared some happy times with you, good luck with your book.' - Audrey Napier'Loved the book. Loved the humour.' - Joanna Bonnici'A tremendously enjoyable read which I could not put down until I had sailed around half the world together with Christina and Bjorn, in this delightful peripatetic account.' - Christine A'Loved this book, learnt way more than I ever knew about boating !! It took me on such a ride I was wishing I could go too....it has opened up a whole new world for me.' - Karyl'This is great read - an inspirational story of travel and a true partnership.' - Cec Broderick'One of my favorite Christmas presents was "A Little Bit of Mischief" Looking forward to reading the next one.' - Nancy V. Jaderen'Golly it's great. I cannot get my nose out of it.' - Lynne Newton'I thoroughly enjoyed it... what an amazing journey you had.' - Clare Crusham'The description is so natural I feel as though I'm living the moments.' - Josephine Gatt'What an excellent read.' - Helen Corbett